Portugal: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pigeon peas market dropped markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -98.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a dramatic descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Portugal

Pigeon peas exports from Portugal surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 1,092% compared with 2020. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,243%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,658% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Portugal, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at -10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+9,251.8% per year) and Luxembourg (+373.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Portugal, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+6,169.4% per year) and Luxembourg (+430.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Luxembourg ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, imports of pigeon peas into Portugal contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -91.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 523%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 329% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Portugal, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru stood at -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-41.7% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Portugal, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru amounted to -9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-36.5% per year) and India (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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