China: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in China

The Chinese pigeon peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 294% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas increased by 1,100% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of pigeon peas exports from China, together comprising 51% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +45.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from China, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +46.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+2.7% per year) and Malaysia (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas export price increased by +86.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 64%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Myanmar (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, imports of pigeon peas into China skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 397% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest pigeon peas supplier to China, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania totaled +32.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (-23.2% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to China, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Myanmar ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania totaled +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (-28.5% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -30.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 Myanmar (-6.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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