SADC: Pigeon Peas Market 2024

Pigeon Peas Market Size in SADC

The SADC pigeon peas market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase 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 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pigeon Peas Production in SADC

In value terms, pigeon peas production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Malawi (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pigeon peas production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pigeon peas production in Malawi exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Malawi totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

The average pigeon peas yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pigeon peas production in SADC reduced to X ha, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the pigeon peas harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of pigeon peas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the largest exporter of pigeon peas in SADC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Malawi (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mozambique (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 main exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest pigeon peas supplying countries in SADC were Tanzania ($X), Malawi ($X) and Mozambique ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Malawi ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports in SADC

Pigeon peas imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Zimbabwe (X tons) represented the key importer of pigeon peas, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Lesotho (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pigeon peas imports into Zimbabwe stood at X%. At the same time, South Africa (X%) and Lesotho (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Lesotho (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Zimbabwe, pigeon peas imports 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: South Africa (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure 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 ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($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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