HS Code:
Peas (Pisum sativum), classified under HS Code 071310, include dried peas, whether shelled or unshelled, used primarily for human consumption or animal feed. This category encompasses varieties such as green peas and yellow peas. Peas are a key agricultural commodity in global trade due to their nutritional value, versatility in food processing, and use in crop rotation for soil health. Major production and trade are driven by demand for protein-rich diets, sustainable farming practices, and food security initiatives.
Total Trade Volume
7.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
3.5 million metric tons
48.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.2 million metric tons
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
0.8 million metric tons
11.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
0.6 million metric tons
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
0.5 million metric tons
6.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
35% (applied by certain South Asian countries to protect domestic producers)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Canada CETA and within ASEAN)
Rising demand for plant-based proteins
Increased export opportunities for pea-producing countries as peas are processed into protein isolates for vegan and vegetarian products
2020-2022
Climate change affecting yields
Erratic weather patterns in key producing regions like Canada and Europe have led to supply volatility and price fluctuations
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable agriculture
Growing adoption of peas in crop rotation due to their nitrogen-fixing properties, boosting production in regions promoting eco-friendly farming
2019-2022
India imposed stricter import regulations on Canadian peas, citing pest concerns, which temporarily disrupted trade flows.
April 2023
Canadian exporters faced a 10% drop in shipments to India, redirecting supply to other markets like China and Bangladesh.
The European Union introduced subsidies for legume cultivation under the Green Deal to reduce reliance on imported protein crops and promote sustainability.
January 2023
Increased domestic pea production in EU countries, potentially reducing imports from non-EU suppliers.
The ongoing conflict disrupted Ukrainian pea exports while boosting Russian exports due to redirected trade routes and competitive pricing.
February 2022 - Ongoing
Shifted global supply dynamics, with Russian peas gaining market share in Asia and the Middle East.