Africa: Green Peas Market 2024

Green Peas Market Size in Africa

The African green peas market contracted to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Green Peas Production in Africa

In value terms, green peas production fell slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

The average green peas yield rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2023, with an increase of X% on the year before. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the green peas yield hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green peas harvested area contracted to X ha in 2023, declining by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Green Peas Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of peas (green) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green peas exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons) was the largest exporter of peas (green), creating X% of total exports. Kenya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%). Zimbabwe (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to green peas exports from Tanzania stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Kenya experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania and Zimbabwe increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the largest green peas supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Kenya stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Green Peas Imports

Imports in Africa

Green peas imports expanded markedly to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. 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 contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Uganda (X tons), distantly followed by South Sudan (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the major importers of peas (green), together constituting X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons), Somalia (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, South Sudan ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Uganda, Cameroon, Somalia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Cameroon, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, 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 South Sudan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform