Africa: Dry Peas Market 2024

Dry Peas Market Size in Africa

The African dry peas market expanded significantly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Dry Peas Production in Africa

In value terms, dry peas production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of dry peas production was Ethiopia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, dry peas production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi (X tons), ninefold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Ethiopia, dry peas production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Malawi (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In 2023, the average dry peas yield in Africa dropped modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the dry peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2022, and then declined 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, approx. X ha of peas (dry) were harvested in Africa; surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of peas (dry) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya was the key exporter of peas (dry) in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

Kenya was also the fastest-growing in terms of the peas (dry) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Ethiopia (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Malawi (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (X%), Madagascar (X%), Egypt (X%) and Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Egypt, Madagascar, Ethiopia and South Africa increased by X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Malawi ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Dry Peas Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of peas (dry) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas imports reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Ethiopia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main importers of peas (dry) in Africa, together resulting at approx. X% of total imports. Djibouti (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (X%) and Egypt (X%). Senegal (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Somalia (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Benin (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X), Kenya ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Djibouti, Egypt, South Africa, Algeria, Somalia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Benin, Sudan and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Benin, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform