Nigeria: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien pigeon peas market dropped dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -22.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in Nigeria

In value terms, pigeon peas production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of pigeon peas in Nigeria amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pigeon peas in Nigeria was estimated at less than X ha, remaining stable against 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, approx. X tons of pigeon peas were exported from Nigeria; growing by 80% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,112%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 731% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of pigeon peas exports from Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +234.5%).

In value terms, the largest markets for pigeon peas exported from Nigeria were the United States ($X) and India ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +232.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Nigeria

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of pigeon peas decreased by -35.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the main pigeon peas supplier to Nigeria, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +32.2%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +36.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +3.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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