Greece: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Greece

The Greek dry peas market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +62.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Dry Peas Production in Greece

In value terms, dry peas production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in Greece fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -5.5% on the year before. In general, the yield saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peas (dry) production in Greece contracted modestly to X ha, almost unchanged from 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 100%. The dry peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Greece

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of peas (dry) decreased by -8.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 398%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 265%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Greece, with a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cyprus totaled +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-34.9% per year) and Bulgaria (-25.2% per year).

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Greece, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus stood at +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-23.3% per year) and Bulgaria (-27.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Germany (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, purchases abroad of peas (dry) increased by 7.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dry peas imports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 89%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest dry peas supplier to Greece, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, dry peas imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+29.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Greece, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+21.7% per year) and France (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 UK (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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