Prepared peas market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Production of prepared peas in Russia more than doubled from 88.2 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 172.4 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was fueled by continuous growth in sown areas and improved yields, supported by state policies for legume crops, new market entrants, and increased investment in agricultural capacity.

The domestic market volume reached 155.7 thousand tons in 2022, driven by heightened production and a shift in consumer demand toward plant-based proteins during the COVID-19 pandemic. The opening of new export markets, particularly China, provided additional incentive for output growth, although rising exports later redirected supply abroad.

Record-high sown areas in 2023 and a 2.5-fold increase in exports contributed to a smaller domestic market volume. A subsequent harvest decline in 2024 further reduced market size, while industry players focused on expanding exports to destinations like India and Pakistan.

Production prepared peas in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 115.2 thousand tons of prepared peas, marking a 2.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 30.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 85.4 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2020 at 118.4 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.2%, and the most significant increase was in 2020, with a rise of 38.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports prepared peas from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of prepared peas have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 28 238 tons, representing a 6.1% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 60.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan were the top destinations for Russia's prepared peas exports in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 34.4% of exports, Belarus for 20.2%, and Uzbekistan for 20.1%. Together, these three countries made up 74.6% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's prepared peas exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value stood at 23 195 thousand US dollars, showing a 17.8% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 75.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan formed the main cluster of markets for Russia's prepared peas exports in value terms. Kazakhstan held a 38.1% share, Belarus 18.7%, and Uzbekistan 16.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 73.2% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports prepared peas to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of prepared peas have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 28 588 tons, indicating a significant drop of 16.2% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 25.3%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 40 505 tons, and the largest increase occurred in the same year, with a rise of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Belarus, and China were the leading sources of prepared peas imports to Russia in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 45.5% of imports, Belarus for 15.4%, and China for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 70.3% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's imports of prepared peas have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2021, import value reached 27 291 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 3.9% fall compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports declined by 12.7%, equating to an annualized decrease of 4.4%. The highest import value was in 2019 at 34 445 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 10.1%, while the most significant drop was in 2020, with a decline of 17.6%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Belarus, and Serbia were the key partners for Russia's prepared peas imports in value terms. Hungary held a 47.7% share, Belarus 14.2%, and Serbia 7.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 69.7% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021