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Saudi Arabia: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi cow peas market shrank dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -21.4% 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). Overall, consumption, however, showed a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of cow peas (dry) increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 2,013% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cow peas exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 3,496%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +22.6%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cow peas exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +32.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cow peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 64% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +13.0% per year.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of cow peas (dry) decreased by -31.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 638%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cow peas imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 571%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Madagascar (X tons) constituted the largest cow peas supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from Madagascar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), ninefold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Madagascar amounted to +25.0%.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas to Saudi Arabia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Madagascar amounted to +42.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong expansion. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of cow peas consumption in 2020 were Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, with a combined 77% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, Sudan and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 15%.
The countries with the highest volumes of cow peas production in 2020 were Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, together comprising 78% of global production. Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, Sudan and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.
In value terms, Madagascar, Argentina and Syrian Arab Republic were the largest cow peas suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 68% of total imports.
In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for cow peas exports from Saudi Arabia.
In 2020, the average cow peas export price amounted to $360 per ton, with a decrease of -15.9% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average cow peas import price amounted to $1,070 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cow peas market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 195 - Cow peas, dry

Country coverage:

  • Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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