Pakistan: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani dry peas market increased by 51% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Dry Peas Production in Pakistan

In value terms, dry peas production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in Pakistan totaled X kg per ha, growing by 2.5% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 3.5%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average dry peas 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, approx. X ha of peas (dry) were harvested in Pakistan; picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The dry peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of peas (dry) exported from Pakistan surged to X tons, jumping by 84% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 670% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 465% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Pakistan, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to Senegal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Senegal totaled -34.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+90.7% per year) and Canada (-43.8% per year).

In value terms, Senegal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Pakistan, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Senegal totaled -40.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+62.3% per year) and Canada (-49.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -58.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 133%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($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 Switzerland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of peas (dry) increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 316%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to Pakistan, together comprising 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Canada (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Russia ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest dry peas suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Ukraine, Turkey and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +37.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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