Brazil: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Brazil

For the third consecutive year, the Brazilian pigeon peas market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -92.3% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a dramatic contraction. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Brazil

In value terms, pigeon peas production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pigeon peas in Brazil totaled less than X kg per ha in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed 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.

The pigeon peas harvested area in Brazil stood at less than X ha in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas increased by 92% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 222%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 355%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Brazil, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to the Dominican Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Marshall Islands (X tons), fourfold. Panama (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Dominican Republic was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Marshall Islands (+88.5% per year) and Panama (+73.8% per year).

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Brazil, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Marshall Islands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Liberia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Dominican Republic was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Marshall Islands (+68.3% per year) and Liberia (+135.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -21.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Malta ($X per ton) and Liberia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Panama ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+46.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Brazil

Pigeon peas imports into Brazil amounted to X tons in 2018, remaining constant against 2017 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Belgium (X tons) was the main pigeon peas supplier to Brazil, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2018 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Brazil.

From 2018 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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