Germany: Green Peas Market 2024

Green Peas Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German green peas market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +96.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Germany

In value terms, green peas production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 43%. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of peas (green) in Germany reached X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 2.6% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green peas yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of peas (green) production in Germany dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -9.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of peas (green) decreased by -50.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from Germany, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+12.9% per year) and Switzerland (+96.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for peas (green) exports from Germany, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at -5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+9.6% per year) and France (-12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Switzerland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Germany

Green peas imports into Germany contracted to X tons in 2022, falling by -6.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest green peas supplier to Germany, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, green peas imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. Kenya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+21.0% per year) and Kenya (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Germany, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+25.2% per year) and Kenya (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -14.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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