Japan: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Japan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Japanese dry peas market, when its value decreased by -14.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Dry peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Dry Peas Production in Japan

In value terms, dry peas production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

The average yield of peas (dry) in Japan shrank to X tons per ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 1.7%. The dry peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The dry peas harvested area in Japan stood at X ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 0.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Japan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of peas (dry) decreased by -69.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,902%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,545%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Japan, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada (X kg), with a 2.4% share of total exports. Thailand (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Senegal totaled +38.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-21.2% per year) and Thailand (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for dry peas exported from Japan were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Thailand ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by Senegal, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 11%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of +17.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -20.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum 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, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 the United States (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of peas (dry), when their volume decreased by -16.5% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, dry peas imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to Japan, together comprising 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by New Zealand and Australia, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in New Zealand (with a CAGR of +12.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest dry peas suppliers to Japan, together accounting for 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by New Zealand and Australia, which together accounted for a further 12%.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average dry peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 5.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 United States (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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