EU: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU pigeon peas market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in the EU

In value terms, pigeon peas production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 42%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pigeon peas production was France (X tons), comprising approx. 77% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in France was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Spain (+0.1% per year) and Poland (-0.1% per year).

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas decreased by -26.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 85%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 74% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Spain (5.2%). The following exporters - Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - each recorded a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pigeon peas exports from France stood at +48.9%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+55.7%), Hungary (+47.5%) and Belgium (+15.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +55.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Spain (-13.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+69 p.p.), Belgium (+4.4 p.p.), the Netherlands (+3.4 p.p.) and Hungary (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Spain (-37.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 78% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, France, with a CAGR of +42.4%, recorded 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 export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of pigeon peas imported in the European Union declined sharply to X tons, reducing by -18.6% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 242% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 174% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) represented the key importer of pigeon peas, generating 33% of total imports. Italy (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (15%), France (8.9%), Germany (7.3%) and Ireland (7.1%). Cyprus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +553.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pigeon peas importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +569.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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