Austria: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian dry peas market decreased by -4.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -26.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Production in Austria

In value terms, dry peas production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 64%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of peas (dry) in Austria amounted to X tons per ha in 2021, surging by 1.7% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average dry peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 dry peas harvested area in Austria shrank to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -2.8% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.3%. The dry peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) exported from Austria soared to X tons, rising by 37% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 57%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of dry peas exports from Austria, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Romania, Russia, the UK, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +7,738.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dry peas exported from Austria were Switzerland ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports. Germany, France, Slovakia, Russia, Romania, Hungary, the UK, Slovenia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +7,766.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dry peas export price increased by +35.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, dry peas imports into Austria skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 27% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 124%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to Austria, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, France, Ukraine and Romania, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +34.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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