Bangladesh: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi pigeon peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, pigeon peas production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 43%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pigeon peas in Bangladesh expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 7.9% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The pigeon peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. 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 Bangladesh shrank to X ha, falling by -4.1% on 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the pigeon peas harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2018, overseas shipments of pigeon peas decreased by 0% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas increased by 51% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 213%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 248% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to Bangladesh.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +131.6%).

In value terms, India ($X) and Myanmar ($X) were the largest pigeon peas suppliers to Bangladesh.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +88.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (-1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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