U.S.: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. dry peas market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 59% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Production in the U.S.

In value terms, dry peas production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 62%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of peas (dry) in the United States contracted to X tons per ha, waning by -2.5% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average dry peas yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peas (dry) production in the United States totaled X ha, with an increase of 4.1% on the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dry peas harvested area decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of peas (dry) decreased by -27.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +48.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons), Canada (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of dry peas exports from the United States, together comprising 44% of total exports. Yemen, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Cameroon, Kenya and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Sudan (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X), Canada ($X) and Yemen ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dry peas exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Mexico, Peru, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Philippines, South Africa, Cameroon, South Sudan and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of +49.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 South Africa (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into the U.S.

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of peas (dry) increased by 137% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest dry peas supplier to the United States, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, dry peas imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+730.2% per year) and Ukraine (+117.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dry peas to the United States, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +17.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+594.8% per year) and Ukraine (+95.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 New Zealand (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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