Italy: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Italy

The Italian dry peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Dry peas consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Dry Peas Production in Italy

In value terms, dry peas production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in Italy rose modestly to X tons per ha, increasing by 2% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of peas (dry) were harvested in Italy; increasing by 5.2% compared with 2020. Overall, the harvested area recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 28%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the dry peas harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) exported from Italy surged to X tons, jumping by 32% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Italy, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.3% per year) and India (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Italy, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+17.5% per year) and India (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Switzerland (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of peas (dry) increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dry peas imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Italy, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, dry peas imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+26.7% per year) and France (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to Italy, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+24.6% per year) and France (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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