Benelux: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux green peas market decreased by -26% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Green Peas Production in Benelux

In value terms, green peas production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 73%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Belgium (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of green peas production, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, green peas production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

In Belgium, green peas production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average green peas yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 6.8%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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, approx. X ha of peas (green) were harvested in Benelux; waning by -2.3% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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 when the harvested area increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Green Peas Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peas (green), when their volume decreased by -35.6% to X tons. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 83%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peas (green) exports, with a CAGR of -2.0% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-22.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-28 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest green peas supplier in Benelux, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, green peas exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+15.7%).

Green Peas Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of peas (green) decreased by -38.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, green peas imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 24% share of total imports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of peas (green). The Netherlands (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +11 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest green peas importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of +1.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform