Turkey: Pigeon Peas Market 2023

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish pigeon peas market declined significantly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -90.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a significant decline. Pigeon peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Pigeon Peas Production in Turkey

In value terms, pigeon peas production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pigeon peas in Turkey totaled less than X kg per ha in 2021, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the pigeon peas harvested area in Turkey stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2020. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of pigeon peas were exported from Turkey; rising by 24,808% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Turkey, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, pigeon peas exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year) and the UK (+382.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pigeon peas exported from Turkey were the United States ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 88% of total exports. Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 12%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +2,580.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pigeon peas export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -46.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (-15.1%).

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, the amount of pigeon peas imported into Turkey surged to X tons, with an increase of 17% on the year before. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 3,330% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,484%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Somalia (X tons) constituted the largest pigeon peas supplier to Turkey, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, pigeon peas imports from Somalia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X kg), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Somalia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+25.7% per year) and France (+44.8% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigeon peas to Turkey, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Somalia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+29.4% per year) and France (+43.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pigeon peas import price increased by +102.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Somalia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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