Pakistan: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani pigeon peas market contracted notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -82.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Pigeon Peas Production in Pakistan

In value terms, pigeon peas production shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pigeon peas in Pakistan reduced modestly to X kg per ha in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.5% against the previous year. The pigeon peas yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

The pigeon peas harvested area in Pakistan stood at X ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pigeon peas production attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of pigeon peas exported from Pakistan contracted markedly to X kg, declining by -99.4% against the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8,198%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21,348% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Pakistan, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -17.5%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Pakistan, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at -23.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -35% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 158% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign 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 Canada totaled $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 (-6.7%).

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Pakistan

Pigeon peas imports into Pakistan reduced dramatically to X tons in 2021, waning by -82.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3,162% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 5,087%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Pakistan, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania totaled -9.2%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Pakistan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania stood at -18.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :