Malaysia: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian pigeon peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, overseas shipments of pigeon peas increased by 0.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 603%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 602% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of pigeon peas exports from Malaysia, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X), Australia ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for pigeon peas exported from Malaysia worldwide, together comprising 67% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Canada, which together accounted for a further 32%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +31.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($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 India (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, pigeon peas imports into Malaysia expanded rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 13% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 289% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Sudan (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to Malaysia, together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Myanmar, India, the United States, Australia and Sri Lanka, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malawi ($X), Sudan ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest pigeon peas suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for 65% of total imports. India, Myanmar, the United States, Australia and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +29.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, rising by 32% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas import price increased by +109.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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