United Kingdom: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK cow peas market decreased by -1.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +31.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cow Peas Production in the UK

In value terms, cow peas production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 67%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cow peas (dry) in the UK amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cow peas (dry) production in the UK was estimated at less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from the UK

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of cow peas (dry) increased by 18% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 701%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cow peas exports from the UK, together accounting for 91% 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 Denmark (with a CAGR of +70.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for cow peas (dry) exports from the UK, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +58.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+57.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+36.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cow peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 296% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Ireland (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X tons of cow peas (dry) were imported into the UK; falling by -10.4% on the year before. In general, imports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of cow peas imports to the UK, together accounting for 61% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), the United States ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest cow peas suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 61% of total imports. Peru, China, Myanmar, Turkey, Argentina, Thailand, Brazil, Madagascar, Ireland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +49.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 52% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Madagascar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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