India: Pigeon Peas Market 2024

Pigeon Peas Market Size in India

In 2021, the Indian pigeon peas market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% 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 +19.5% against 2019 indices. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in India

In value terms, pigeon peas production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 66% against the previous year. Pigeon peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pigeon peas in India reduced slightly to X kg per ha in 2021, waning by -3.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. The pigeon peas yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pigeon peas harvested area in India soared to X ha in 2021, surging by 15% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 35%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the pigeon peas harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas increased by 64% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,099%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,369% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Nepal (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of pigeon peas exports from India, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Malaysia, Singapore, Qatar, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Australia and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +111.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from India, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +84.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (+97.7% per year) and Canada (+103.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into India

Pigeon peas imports into India soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 50% on 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2013 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to India, together accounting for 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by Malawi, Myanmar and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2013 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +60.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Sudan ($X) were the largest pigeon peas suppliers to India, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Malawi, Myanmar and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +56.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2013 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas import price increased by +72.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sudan ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Myanmar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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