Northern America: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Northern America

The North American dry peas market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a notable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Production in Northern America

In value terms, dry peas production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Canada (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of dry peas production, accounting for 82% of total volume. Moreover, dry peas production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), fourfold.

In Canada, dry peas production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in Northern America declined to X tons per ha, waning by -4.3% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 32%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Northern America was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports in Northern America

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of peas (dry) decreased by -27.6% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dry peas exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) represented the major exporter of peas (dry), mixing up 88% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), making up a 12% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peas (dry) exports, with a CAGR of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Canada (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-3.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest dry peas supplier in Northern America, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Canada, dry peas exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.8%).

Dry Peas Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, purchases abroad of peas (dry) increased by 57% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 97%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States was the major importer of peas (dry) in Northern America, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a 17% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peas (dry) imports, with a CAGR of +16.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+16.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peas (dry) in Northern America, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

In the United States, dry peas imports increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 21%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-4.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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