Belgium: Pigeon Peas Market 2024

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Belgium

After two years of growth, the Belgian pigeon peas market decreased by -57.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in Belgium

In value terms, pigeon peas production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 97%. Pigeon peas production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of pigeon peas in Belgium stood at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2020 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. less than X ha of pigeon peas were harvested in Belgium; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Belgium

Pigeon peas exports from Belgium shrank rapidly to X tons in 2021, waning by -18.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,882% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,797% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Belgium, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Trinidad and Tobago (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +31.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Trinidad and Tobago (+13.4% per year) and France (-26.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Belgium, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Trinidad and Tobago ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +30.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Trinidad and Tobago (+10.1% per year) and France (-16.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Trinidad and Tobago ($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 France (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, Belgium recorded decline in overseas purchases of pigeon peas, which decreased by -11.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,041% against the previous year. 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 declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 898% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to Belgium, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +905.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), Kenya ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest pigeon peas suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 100% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +1,162.0%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($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 (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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