Germany: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Germany

The German dry peas market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +95.4% against 2016 indices. Dry peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Dry Peas Production in Germany

In value terms, dry peas production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +84.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 43%. Dry peas production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

The average yield of peas (dry) in Germany shrank to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry peas yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 dry peas harvested area in Germany fell slightly to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -4.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of peas (dry) increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 152%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +53.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Germany, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), eightfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+12.8% per year) and Italy (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Germany, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +14.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+13.0% per year) and Italy (+11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -18.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) imported into Germany rose markedly to X tons, picking up by 15% compared with the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 86%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to Germany, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Russia, Latvia, the Netherlands, Estonia, France, Canada and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Latvia (with a CAGR of +86.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, the Netherlands, Latvia, France, Estonia, Belgium and Canada, which together accounted for a further 48%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +76.1%, recorded 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, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($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 (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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