Romania: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Romania

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Romanian pigeon peas market, when its value increased by 2,318% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in Romania

In value terms, pigeon peas production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -21.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pigeon peas in Romania stood at less than X kg per ha in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Romania totaled less than X ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pigeon peas, when their volume decreased by -99.6% to X kg. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 2,319%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,301%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Romania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled -41.0%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled -36.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +7.4% per year.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 274%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 510%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) was the main pigeon peas supplier to Romania, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +25.3%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Romania, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +12.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -30% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (-4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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