Asia: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian pigeon peas market increased by 1.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated buoyant 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 +16.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Asia

In value terms, pigeon peas production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pigeon peas production, accounting for 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 rate of growth in terms of volume in India amounted to +5.6%.

In 2021, the average pigeon peas yield in Asia dropped modestly to X kg per ha, waning by -3.6% on the previous year. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pigeon peas harvested area rose significantly to X ha in 2021, picking up by 14% on 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 29% against the previous year. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of pigeon peas increased by 85% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 498%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 479%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Myanmar was the main exporter of pigeon peas in Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), mixing up a 17% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Myanmar decreased at an average annual rate of -6.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+117.9%) and the United Arab Emirates (+30.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +117.9% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India and the United Arab Emirates increased by +17 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) remains the largest pigeon peas supplier in Asia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

In Myanmar, pigeon peas exports decreased by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+124.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+21.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -5.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 decreased by -8.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 103% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, the amount of pigeon peas imported in Asia soared to X tons, jumping by 47% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,854%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,105% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) took a minor 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%) and the United Arab Emirates (+35.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +41.8% from 2012-2021. India (+94 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigeon peas in Asia, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

In India, pigeon peas imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+22.4% per year) and Nepal (+43.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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