Estonia: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian green peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Estonia

In value terms, green peas production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 117%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in Estonia skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by 20% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. The green peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the 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.

The green peas harvested area in Estonia skyrocketed to X ha in 2022, surging by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Estonia

Green peas exports from Estonia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 485% on 2021 figures. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 26,908% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22,160%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from Estonia, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Latvia (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania amounted to +55.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+34.6% per year) and Finland (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Latvia ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest markets for green peas exported from Estonia worldwide, together accounting for 99.9% of total exports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +50.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -66.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 266%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of peas (green) increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, green peas imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green peas to Estonia, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, green peas imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the largest green peas suppliers to Estonia, with a combined 68% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Kenya, Peru, Finland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +48.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform