Ireland: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Ireland

The Irish dry peas market reduced markedly to $X in 2021, falling by -39.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Dry Peas Production in Ireland

In value terms, dry peas production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of peas (dry) in Ireland expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 3.3% against the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The dry peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peas (dry) production in Ireland reduced to X ha, falling by -9.4% on 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 33%. The dry peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, approx. X tons of peas (dry) were exported from Ireland; with a decrease of -30.5% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 232%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 167%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Ireland, with a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malta (X kg), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to -6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+32.2% per year) and Malta (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Ireland, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Malta, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+30.0% per year) and Malta (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 84%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, approx. X tons of peas (dry) were imported into Ireland; falling by -64.9% against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 537%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) was the main dry peas supplier to Ireland, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +17.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+193.4% per year) and Italy (-57.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Ireland, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 2.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+151.5% per year) and Italy (-56.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 80% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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