Ukraine: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian green peas market increased by 67% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Ukraine

In value terms, green peas production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 44%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in Ukraine plummeted to X tons per ha, reducing by -58.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,043%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average green peas yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the green peas harvested area in Ukraine expanded rapidly to X ha, with an increase of 9.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of peas (green) exported from Ukraine shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -99.4% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 137,199% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 107,860%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of green peas exports from Ukraine, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for peas (green) exports from Ukraine, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at -32.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (0.0% per year) and Poland (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of peas (green), when their volume decreased by -92.6% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 6,310%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, green peas imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10,151% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Guatemala (X kg), Peru (X kg) and Kenya (X kg) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to Ukraine, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +63.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Ukraine, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya totaled +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guatemala (+21.8% per year) and Peru (+64.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, green peas import price decreased by -7.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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