Asia-Pacific: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the Asia-Pacific pigeon peas market increased by 1.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +16.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, pigeon peas production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 63% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

India (X tons) remains the largest pigeon peas producing country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. 93% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Myanmar (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in India totaled +5.6%.

The average pigeon peas yield contracted slightly to X kg per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -3.6% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 31%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pigeon peas production in Asia-Pacific rose sharply to X ha, increasing by 14% on 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the pigeon peas harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas increased by 87% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 557% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 512%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Myanmar (X tons) represented the major exporter of pigeon peas, making up 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), mixing up an 18% share of total exports.

Exports from Myanmar decreased at an average annual rate of -6.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+117.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +117.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of India (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Myanmar (-17.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) remains the largest pigeon peas supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 export price decreased by -12.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Myanmar stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+5.2%).

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X tons of pigeon peas were imported in Asia-Pacific; growing by 48% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 2,293%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,631% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 97% of total imports in 2021. Nepal (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pigeon peas imports into India stood at +7.6%. At the same time, Nepal (+41.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +41.8% from 2012-2021. India (+97 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nepal saw its share reduced by -2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigeon peas in Asia-Pacific, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

In India, pigeon peas imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nepal ($X per ton), while India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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