United Kingdom: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in the UK

The UK green peas market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Production in the UK

In value terms, green peas production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 100%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in the UK declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The green peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood 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 harvested area of peas (green) in the UK contracted to X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. The green peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of peas (green) decreased by -25.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 77%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from the UK, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, green peas exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ireland (X tons), with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria totaled +30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-11.1% per year) and Ireland (-9.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for green peas exported from the UK were Nigeria ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +86.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average green peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 52%. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Belgium (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, green peas imports into the UK skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 16% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -14.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to the UK, together accounting for 49% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +1,006.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green peas suppliers to the UK were Peru ($X), Kenya ($X) and Guatemala ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Egypt, Zimbabwe, Lithuania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +798.3%, 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 2022, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -21.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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