Greece: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Greece

In 2021, the Greek pigeon peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Greece

In value terms, pigeon peas production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Pigeon peas production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pigeon peas yield in Greece stood at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pigeon peas in Greece stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Greece

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of pigeon peas decreased by -82.6% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 2,574%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,800% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Greece, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +82.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Greece, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +69.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 115% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus amounted to $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-7.2%).

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas increased by 200% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 555% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X kg) was the main pigeon peas supplier to Greece, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -32.9%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Greece.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -18.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 44% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 45%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +22.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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