Russian Federation: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in the Russian Federation

For the third year in a row, the Russian pigeon peas market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, pigeon peas production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. Pigeon peas production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pigeon peas yield in Russia totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. In general, the yield saw 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.

In 2021, approx. less than X ha of pigeon peas were harvested in Russia; standing approx. at 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Pigeon peas exports from Russia contracted sharply to X tons in 2019, shrinking by -47.6% against 2018 figures. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 24,647%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports fell remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23,563% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Russia, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan (X kg), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +278.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-19.1% per year) and Belarus (-42.6% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pigeon peas exports from Russia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +217.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-17.8% per year) and Kazakhstan (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+43.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, purchases abroad of pigeon peas decreased by -47.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 142%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 213%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the main supplier of pigeon peas to Russia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +57.0%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +69.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 97% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a modest expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malawi amounted to +163.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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