Dried Peas Market Report 2026

The dried peas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.92 billion in 2025 to $6.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of pulse crop cultivation, increasing household consumption of dried legumes, growth in global soup and staple food demand, rising use of peas in animal feed, development of basic pea processing infrastructure.

The dried peas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for plant-based protein sources, increasing adoption of organic pulses, expansion of food and beverage processing applications, rising focus on sustainable crop rotation practices, growth in export-oriented pulse trade. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of organic and non-gmo dried pea varieties, rising demand for pea-based ingredients in food processing, growing use of dried pea flour in protein applications, expansion of value-added pea processing capabilities, enhanced focus on shelf-stable pulse products.

The increasing trend of veganism among consumers is expected to drive the growth of the dried peas market in the coming years. Vegan consumers are individuals who follow a lifestyle that excludes all animal products and by-products. Dried peas provide a nutritious, sustainable, and cost-effective option that can be incorporated into a variety of vegan dishes to enhance both flavor and nutritional content. For instance, in 2024, Veganisingit, an online blog promoting vegan food awareness, estimated that the vegan population in the UK reached around 2.5 million, representing an increase of 1.1 million from 2023. Therefore, the growing trend of veganism is fueling the dried peas market.

Key companies in the dried peas market are developing innovative products such as thermally soluble pea starch to enable simpler ingredient lists, improved label transparency, and versatile texturizing across food and beverage applications. Thermally soluble pea starch is derived from peas and dissolves readily in water after heat and drying treatment without using enzymes or chemicals. For example, in October 2025, Roquette, a France-based supplier of plant-based food and nutrition ingredients, launched AMYSTA L 123, a thermally soluble pea starch developed through a patented, enzyme- and chemical-free process. Its features include low viscosity and smooth mouthfeel for appealing texture, excellent dispersibility for easy blending into powdered mixes, stable carrier capacity and reliable texturizing for sauces, soups, ready-to-mix beverages, and condiments, and a label-friendly declaration (simply “soluble pea starch” in the EU or “pea starch” in the US), supporting simpler and more transparent ingredient lists.

In July 2023, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a U.S.-based global food processing and commodities trading company, acquired Prairie Pulse Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to expand ADM’s plant-based protein portfolio, strengthen pulse processing capabilities, enhance sustainable crop sourcing, and support long-term growth in the high-demand plant protein market. Prairie Pulse Inc. is a Canada-based company specializing in the production and supply of yellow peas, lentils, and other pulse-based ingredients.

Major companies operating in the dried peas market are AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., Roquette Frères S.A., Ingredion Inc., Bonduelle S.A., Greenyard Foods NV, Del Monte Foods Inc., Goya Foods Inc., Seneca Foods Corporation, Cosucra Groupe Warcoing S.A., Meelunie BV, Herba Ingredients Limited, Vestkorn Milling AS, Dakota Ingredients LLC, North Bay Trading Company, Erbsen-Vertriebs-Zentrale eG (EVZ), The Scoular Company, Euroma (Netherlands) BV, Findus France SAS, Green Giant Foods LLC, Parrheim Foods.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dried peas market in 2025. The regions covered in the dried peas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the dried peas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The dried peas market consists of sales of dried green peas and dried yellow peas. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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