Middle East: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern dry peas market increased by 89% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Dry Peas Production in the Middle East

In value terms, dry peas production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of dry peas production, comprising approx. 50% of total volume. Moreover, dry peas production in Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Lebanon (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Yemen (X tons), with a 14% share.

In Syrian Arab Republic, dry peas production increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Lebanon (+1.7% per year) and Yemen (-3.5% per year).

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in the Middle East expanded markedly to X tons per ha, growing by 6.1% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dry peas yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, the total area harvested in terms of peas (dry) production in the Middle East expanded modestly to X ha, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. The total harvested area indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dry peas harvested area decreased by -3.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21%. 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 lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of peas (dry), when their volume increased by 134% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry peas exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 9.9% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peas (dry) exports, with a CAGR of +22.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey (+31 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -15.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dry peas supplier in the Middle East, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +21.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.9%).

Dry Peas Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas purchases of peas (dry) increased by 104% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 47% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by Iraq (16%) and Yemen (13%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +26.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Yemen (+27.9%), Iraq (+23.9%) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +27.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+19 p.p.), Yemen (+5.6 p.p.) and Iraq (+4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Saudi Arabia (-9.6 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-11.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peas (dry) in the Middle East, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 17% share.

In Turkey, dry peas imports expanded at an average annual rate of +24.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iraq (+22.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Yemen ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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