Africa: Dry Peas Market 2024

Dry Peas Market Size in Africa

The African dry peas market was estimated at $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Dry Peas Production in Africa

In value terms, dry peas production rose modestly 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 remained at a lower figure.

Ethiopia (X tons) remains the largest dry peas producing country in Africa, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, dry peas production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Malawi (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Ethiopia stood at X%. 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, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the dry peas yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then fell modestly 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 dry peas harvested area in Africa rose slightly to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced descent. 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 reached 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, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of peas (dry), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry peas exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Kenya (X tons), distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the largest exporters of peas (dry), together creating X% 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. While the share of Kenya (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest dry peas supplying countries in Africa were Kenya ($X), Malawi ($X) and Egypt ($X), 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Dry Peas Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, overseas purchases of peas (dry) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dry peas imports rose to $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Ethiopia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Djibouti (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases 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%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Benin, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced 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