Austria: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Austria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Austrian green peas market, when its value decreased by -2.5% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Austria

In value terms, green peas production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 41%. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in Austria contracted to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average green peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 green peas harvested area in Austria stood at X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green peas harvested area increased by +43.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of peas (green) exported from Austria contracted sharply to X tons, falling by -36.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,011% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 375%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from Austria, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+3.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+47.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for peas (green) exports from Austria, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +24.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+1.3% per year) and Germany (-11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 279%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Switzerland (+48.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of peas (green) decreased by -18.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 205% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green peas to Austria, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, green peas imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +51.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+24.3% per year) and Belgium (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Austria, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+25.9% per year) and Italy (+11.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 109%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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