Belgium: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Belgium

After two years of growth, the Belgian green peas market decreased by -20.6% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Green Peas Production in Belgium

In value terms, green peas production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in Belgium was estimated at X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 6.6%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average green peas yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of peas (green) in Belgium expanded to X ha, picking up by 2% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, green peas exports from Belgium declined markedly to X tons, falling by -82.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 645% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from Belgium, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-7.6% per year) and Finland (+13.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for green peas exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Luxembourg, Russia, Norway and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +47.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of peas (green), when their volume decreased by -36% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, green peas imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest green peas supplier to Belgium, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, green peas imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+5.7% per year) and Germany (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Belgium, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.1% per year) and Germany (+12.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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