South Africa: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in South Africa

The South African dry peas market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Production in South Africa

In value terms, dry peas production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Dry peas production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average dry peas yield in South Africa totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at 2020 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average dry peas yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The dry peas harvested area in South Africa amounted to X ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 14% against the previous year. The dry peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of peas (dry) were exported from South Africa; standing approx. at the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 111%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from South Africa, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Zimbabwe (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+6.7% per year) and Zimbabwe (-18.6% per year).

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from South Africa, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lesotho was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+6.5% per year) and Zimbabwe (-13.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of peas (dry) were imported into South Africa; with a decrease of -4.6% on the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to South Africa, together accounting for 89% of total imports. New Zealand, Argentina, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.1%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +168.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to South Africa were Ukraine ($X), Canada ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports. New Zealand, the United States, France and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +145.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 States (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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