China: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in China

The Chinese green peas market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in China

In value terms, green peas production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in China declined to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average green peas yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of peas (green) production in China totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the green peas harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of peas (green) decreased by -2.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from China, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand amounted to -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+12.9% per year) and Vietnam (+25.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for green peas exported from China were Thailand ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for 83% of total exports. Canada, Australia, the UK and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +37.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Green Peas Imports

Imports into China

In 2019, approx. X tons of peas (green) were imported into China; jumping by 630% against 2018. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

In value terms, green peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of green peas to China, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +53.0%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to China, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +36.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-10.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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