MENA: Green Peas Market 2024

Green Peas Market Size in MENA

In 2023, the MENA's green peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Production in MENA

In value terms, green peas production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average green peas yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the green peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of peas (green) production in MENA amounted to X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports in MENA

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of peas (green) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X tons) represented the main exporter of peas (green), comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Yemen (X%), Iran (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Turkey (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Morocco (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Tunisia and Iran increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest green peas supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Egypt, green peas exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, overseas purchases of peas (green) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas imports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Yemen (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Libya (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of peas (green). At the same time, Iran (X%) and Yemen (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Qatar (X%), Libya (X%) and Iraq (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Iran and Qatar increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported peas (green) in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with an X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, green peas imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform