Democratic Republic of the Congo: Pigeon Peas Market Overview 2020

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the pigeon peas market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pigeon peas consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the pigeon peas market reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the pigeon peas market failed to regain its momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, pigeon peas production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pigeon peas production, however, continues to indicate a temperate descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, pigeon peas production attained its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, pigeon peas production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of pigeon peas in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X kg per ha in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the pigeon peas yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global pigeon peas yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the pigeon peas harvested area in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the pigeon peas harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pigeon peas production attained its maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports by Country

The exports of the one major exporters of pigeon peas, namely Mozambique, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pigeon peas exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Mozambique (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) also remains the largest pigeon peas supplier from Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Mozambique stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pigeon peas export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the pigeon peas export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Mozambique.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mozambique amounted to -X% per year.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of pigeon peas were imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo; jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, pigeon peas imports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, pigeon peas imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, pigeon peas imports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of pigeon peas imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India dominates pigeon peas imports structure, resulting at X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. The U.S. (X tonnes) took a minor share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pigeon peas imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. India (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pigeon peas into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pigeon peas import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pigeon peas import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for pigeon peas attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while India stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S..

Source: IndexBox AI Platform