Northern America: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American green peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Northern America

In value terms, green peas production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of green peas production, comprising approx. 83% of total volume. Moreover, green peas production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the United States totaled -5.0%.

The average green peas yield expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 8.3% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the green peas 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of peas (green) production in Northern America declined modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peas (green), when their volume decreased by -14.8% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +18.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 63%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States was the key exporter of peas (green) in Northern America, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 24% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peas (green) exports, with a CAGR of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022. Canada (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+17 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -17.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest green peas supplier in Northern America, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +1.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.3%).

Green Peas Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, imports of peas (green) in Northern America reduced to X tons, shrinking by -5.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States was the main importer of peas (green) in Northern America, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 23% share of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of peas (green). Canada (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest green peas importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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