Canada: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Canada

The Canadian green peas market declined modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Production in Canada

In value terms, green peas production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of peas (green) in Canada rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 13%. The green peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green peas harvested area in Canada rose rapidly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of peas (green) increased by 9.2% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 398% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 425%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from Canada, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Jordan (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+32.4% per year) and Jordan (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for green peas exported from Canada were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Jordan ($X), together accounting for 81% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Turkey, Germany and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +36.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average green peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Germany (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, the amount of peas (green) imported into Canada shrank slightly to X tons, falling by -2.3% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to Canada, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Guatemala (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Canada, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guatemala (+6.9% per year) and Mexico (-1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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