ASEAN: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN pigeon peas market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, falling by -36.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in ASEAN

In value terms, pigeon peas production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Myanmar (X tons) remains the largest pigeon peas producing country in ASEAN, accounting for 100% of total volume.

In Myanmar, pigeon peas production plunged by an average annual rate of -6.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average pigeon peas yield in ASEAN dropped slightly to X kg per ha, falling by -2.2% on the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 2.5% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, the pigeon peas harvested area in ASEAN shrank to X ha, falling by -2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 4.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pigeon peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2021, shipments abroad of pigeon peas increased by 93% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,257%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,672% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Myanmar (X tons), together accounting for 100% of total export.

Myanmar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pigeon peas exports, with a CAGR of -6.8% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) also remains the largest pigeon peas supplier in ASEAN.

In Myanmar, pigeon peas exports contracted by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas export price increased by +92.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 47%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Myanmar amounted to +5.2% per year.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas decreased by -23.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Singapore (X tons), creating a 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) - together made up 9.4% of total imports.

Imports into Malaysia decreased at an average annual rate of -2.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Vietnam (+41.3%) and Singapore (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of +41.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Myanmar (-22.7%) and Thailand (-39.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Malaysia (+50 p.p.), Singapore (+19 p.p.) and Vietnam (+3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Myanmar (-3 p.p.) and Thailand (-68.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 92% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further 6.1%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +51.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas import price increased by +67.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+15.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform