Germany: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German pigeon peas market increased by 65% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 150%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of pigeon peas exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Switzerland, Spain and the UK, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +139.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pigeon peas exported from Germany were France ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +137.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas export price increased by +59.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the UK (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas increased by 58% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 513% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 296%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Malawi (X tons), India (X tons) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malawi (with a CAGR of +136.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Malawi ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Germany, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Malawi amounted to +179.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+10.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-30.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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