Dominican Republic: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2021, the Dominican pigeon peas market decreased by -3.2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption saw a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, pigeon peas production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of pigeon peas in the Dominican Republic totaled X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.9%. The pigeon peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pigeon peas were harvested in the Dominican Republic; approximately mirroring 2020. Overall, the harvested area showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pigeon peas production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

Pigeon peas exports from the Dominican Republic surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 104% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 433% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 261%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X kg), Haiti (X kg) and Curacao (X kg) were the main destinations of pigeon peas exports from the Dominican Republic, together comprising 80% of total exports. Turks and Caicos Islands, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of -34.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Haiti ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Curacao, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at -46.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Haiti (-54.3% per year) and Curacao (-51.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turks and Caicos Islands ($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 Chile (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, pigeon peas imports into the Dominican Republic reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -56.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 806% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 735%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +26.7%).

In value terms, Peru ($X) and Ecuador ($X) appeared to be the largest pigeon peas suppliers to the Dominican Republic.

Peru, with a CAGR of +31.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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