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Peas market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK market for fresh or chilled peas expanded significantly from 134 thousand tons in 2018 to 189 thousand tons in 2021, indicating a period of sustained growth. This was followed by a contraction to 175 thousand tons in 2022 before a partial recovery to 180 thousand tons in 2023.

The market decline in 2022 was influenced by supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations linked to seasonal harvest variations and adverse weather conditions, which constrained availability. Additionally, new EU regulations on food labeling introduced in October 2022 required UK market players to adjust their operations, creating temporary regulatory challenges.

In 2023, the market rebounded slightly as consumer preference for peas strengthened due to health and convenience trends, supporting demand. Concurrently, major companies expanded their pea processing facilities, enhancing production capacity and market supply.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production peas in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 8th globally in pea production.

Top producers of peas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of peas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Pea production in the United Kingdom increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 175.8 thousand tonnes of peas, representing a 2.7% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 47.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.4%	6.1%	2.7%	13.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports peas from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of peas from the United Kingdom showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point, while 2019 saw the peak, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 471 tonnes, a 41.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 140 tonnes, marking a substantial increase of 139.5% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	139.5%	(20.6%)	(41.0%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Norway, and Ireland were consistently the main destinations for pea exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 39.2% of exports, Norway for 23.7%, and Ireland for 15.2%, together making up 78.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Pea exports from the United Kingdom in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 2 334 thousand US dollars, a drop of 24.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 44.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 17.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 282 thousand US dollars, which saw a 2.1% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 27.9% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(27.9%)	(24.4%)	(17.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Nigeria consistently led in the country structure of pea exports in value terms. Ireland accounted for 46.5% of exports, the Netherlands for 27.8%, and Nigeria for 8.1%, collectively representing 82.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports peas to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, pea imports into the United Kingdom declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 14 698 tonnes, down by 26.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 9.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 19 940 tonnes, which saw a 17.5% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	17.5%	(26.3%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala, Peru, and Kenya were the primary sources for pea imports in kind. Guatemala accounted for 25.4% of imports, Peru for 16.5%, and Kenya for 12.6%, together making up 54.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Pea imports into the United Kingdom in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 56 036 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate reduction of 4.9% year-over-year. Over the period 2018–2021, imports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(4.7%)	(4.9%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, Guatemala, Peru, and Kenya were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of pea imports in value terms to the United Kingdom. Guatemala accounted for 27.8% of imports, Peru for 19.9%, and Kenya for 15.3%, with a combined share of 63.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io