France: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in France

The French dry peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Dry Peas Production in France

In value terms, dry peas production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in France soared to X tons per ha, with an increase of 21% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 36% against the previous year. The dry peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The dry peas harvested area in France declined to X ha in 2021, reducing by -11.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dry peas harvested area increased by +21.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 31%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then declined in the following year.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from France

Dry peas exports from France dropped to X tons in 2021, reducing by -11.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of dry peas exports from France, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +532.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for dry peas exported from France worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +551.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average dry peas export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Spain (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) imported into France skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 73% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 216% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 108%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to France, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +694.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising 46% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +662.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dry peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -11.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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