Argentina: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian green peas market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Argentina

In value terms, green peas production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of peas (green) in Argentina declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green peas yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green peas harvested area in Argentina amounted to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of peas (green), when their volume decreased by -13.4% to X tons. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 214%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 260%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from Argentina, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritius (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Senegal amounted to +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (-26.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-53.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for green peas exported from Argentina were Senegal ($X), Mauritius ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 98% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mauritius, with a CAGR of +30.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mauritius (+78.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of peas (green) into Argentina skyrocketed to X kg, increasing by 663% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. Imports peaked at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X kg) was the main green peas supplier to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +48.8%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Argentina.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +27.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -14.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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