Africa: Pigeon Peas Market 2024

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Africa

The African pigeon peas market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Africa

In value terms, pigeon peas production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Malawi (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pigeon peas production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas production in Malawi exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. Kenya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Malawi, pigeon peas production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

The average pigeon peas yield reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, 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 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the pigeon peas yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pigeon peas were harvested in Africa; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of pigeon peas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the key exporter of pigeon peas, making up X% of total exports. Malawi (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons) and Sudan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pigeon peas supplying countries in Africa were Tanzania ($X), Malawi ($X) and Sudan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in Africa

Pigeon peas imports surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zimbabwe (X tons) was the key importer of pigeon peas, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Lesotho (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigeon peas in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

In Zimbabwe, pigeon peas imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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