Peas market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of fresh or chilled peas in Russia expanded from 79.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 137.3 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by successive increases in sown areas and crop yields, which boosted domestic production. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated demand as consumers turned to long‑shelf‑life staples like peas, leading to a notable rise in retail sales.

After reaching a peak in 2021, the market volume contracted to 120 thousand tons by 2023. The decline coincided with the imposition of sanctions and geopolitical tensions in 2022, which disrupted logistics and trade flows. Although exports to Asian markets, particularly China and India, grew substantially in 2023, domestic production eased, reducing overall market volume.

Throughout the period, state‑owned agro‑holdings and large private enterprises played a significant role in maintaining production and expanding exports. Concurrently, shifting consumer preferences toward protein‑rich foods, including peas for sports nutrition, provided underlying support for demand.

Production peas in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia maintained the 13th position globally in pea production volume.

Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Pea production in Russia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Russia produced 116.1 thousand tons of peas, up 34.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 79.9 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 34.4% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports peas from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2 times. In 2020, Russia exported 591.7 tons of peas, a 50.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 30.6%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 92.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of peas from Russia were Kazakhstan (31.3% of exports in kind), Armenia (20.3%), and Nepal (18.3%), together accounting for 69.9% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated 2.6 times between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Russia exported peas worth 185.0 thousand US dollars, a dramatic increase of 64.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 75.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for pea exports in value terms were Kazakhstan (40.9% of exports), Ukraine (13.4%), and Armenia (13.4%), together accounting for 67.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2017-2020

Imports peas to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Pea deliveries to Russia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 129.7 tons, representing a controlled drop of 6.6% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 145.1 tons, with the largest increase of 22.7% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya (35.1% of imports in kind), Guatemala (27.2%), and Zimbabwe (13.2%) made the biggest contribution to imports in kind, jointly accounting for 75.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported pea volumes in Russia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume stood at 697.3 thousand US dollars, marking a slight increase of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 180.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for pea imports in value terms were Kenya (33.3% of imports), Guatemala (30.0%), and Thailand (11.9%), jointly accounting for 75.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2017-2020