10.3 Million Tonnes of EU Field Peas Production (2021–2025): A Complete Data Breakdown
France leads the European Union in field peas production with 2,510 thousand tonnes over the 2021–2025 period (502 thousand t/yr), commanding 24.4% of the EU total. Germany ranks second with 1,707 thousand tonnes (341 thousand t/yr, 16.6%), while Spain completes the top three at 1,042 thousand tonnes (208 thousand t/yr, 10.1%). The EU produced an estimated 10.3 million tonnes of field peas over the five-year window, with 2025 provisional data showing a single-year output of 2.44 million tonnes.
EU Market Share: Who Dominates Field Peas Production?
Field peas (P1100) are cultivated across nearly all EU member states, but production is heavily concentrated in a handful of countries. France alone accounts for nearly a quarter of the bloc's total output over the 2021–2025 period. Germany's output has been steadily climbing over the five-year window. Spain rounds out the top three, with production accelerating sharply in 2024 and 2025.
The top six producers together represent 70.5% of total EU field peas output over the five-year window.
| Member State | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,509.63 | 501.93 | 24.4% |
| Germany | 1,706.60 | 341.32 | 16.6% |
| Spain | 1,042.08 | 208.42 | 10.1% |
| Lithuania | 814.70 | 162.94 | 7.9% |
| Romania | 661.56 | 132.31 | 6.4% |
| Czechia | 516.20 | 103.24 | 5.0% |
| Estonia | 455.44 | 91.09 | 4.4% |
| Finland | 421.13 | 84.23 | 4.1% |
| Sweden | 351.56 | 70.31 | 3.4% |
| Latvia | 325.60 | 65.12 | 3.2% |
| Poland | 314.71 | 62.94 | 3.1% |
| Denmark | 226.11 | 45.22 | 2.2% |
| Italy | 206.29 | 41.26 | 2.0% |
| Greece | 166.02 | 33.20 | 1.6% |
| Hungary | 155.57 | 31.11 | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | 151.46 | 30.29 | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | 114.76 | 22.95 | 1.1% |
| Austria | 75.95 | 15.19 | 0.7% |
| Others | 75.46 | 15.09 | 0.7% |
Agricultural Efficiency: Yield per Hectare
While France dominates total volume, it also leads in yield efficiency. Czechia and Germany also demonstrate strong land productivity. France achieves an average yield of 3.12 t/ha across the five-year window, significantly above the other major producers. Germany follows at 2.89 t/ha, with Czechia at 2.35 t/ha.
The efficiency gap between Western and Central Europe versus Southern and Eastern Europe is stark: Spain averages just 1.28 t/ha and Romania 1.55 t/ha, less than half of France's yield.
| Member State | Avg Yield (t/ha) | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3.12 | 2.84 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 2.92 | 3.62 |
| Germany | 2.89 | 3.06 | 3.02 | 2.25 | 2.91 | 3.20 |
| Czechia | 2.35 | 2.71 | 2.83 | 2.25 | 1.67 | 2.27 |
| Lithuania | 2.08 | 1.97 | 2.13 | 2.10 | 2.20 | 2.01 |
| Romania | 1.55 | 2.12 | 1.61 | 1.67 | 1.07 | 1.28 |
| Spain | 1.28 | 1.54 | 1.11 | 0.67 | 1.37 | 1.69p |
Regional and Climatic Divides Across Europe
Field peas production is distributed across distinct European climatic zones, with a strong Western European concentration and a surprisingly significant Baltic cluster.
Western Europe accounts for 41.0% of total production, driven by France and Germany. The Baltic states — Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia — represent a surprisingly strong cluster at 15.5%, despite their small geographic size and shorter growing seasons. Eastern Europe contributes 18.6%, with Romania and Czechia as the primary producers. Southern Europe, led by Spain, accounts for 13.7%, while the Nordic countries contribute 9.7%.
| Region | Member States | Total (1 000 t) | Annual Avg (1 000 t/yr) | Share of EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe | France, Germany | 4,216.23 | 843.25 | 41.0% |
| Eastern Europe | CZ, RO, PL, HU, SK, BG | 1,914.26 | 382.85 | 18.6% |
| Baltic States | Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia | 1,595.74 | 319.15 | 15.5% |
| Southern Europe | Spain, Italy, Greece | 1,414.39 | 282.88 | 13.7% |
| Nordic | Finland, Sweden, Denmark | 998.80 | 199.76 | 9.7% |
| Others | AT, HR, IE, BE, NL, SI, LU, CY, PT, MT | 146.84 | 29.37 | 1.4% |
Temporal Trends: Market Stability vs. Volatility
France shows the steadiest production profile among the top producers, ranging from 399.91 thousand tonnes (2022) to 585.66 thousand tonnes (2025). The 2022 dip coincides with a reduction in planted area (from 194.33 to 133.49 thousand ha), suggesting a responsive acreage adjustment. Production recovered steadily through 2025.
Germany exhibits the most dramatic swings: output dropped 17.6% from 322.6 thousand tonnes in 2022 to 265.9 thousand tonnes in 2023, then surged 66.6% to 443.0 thousand tonnes by 2025. This volatility correlates with fluctuating yields (2.25 t/ha in 2023 versus 3.20 t/ha in 2025).
Spain demonstrates the strongest growth trajectory. Production rose from 177.79 thousand tonnes in 2021 to a provisional 311.88 thousand tonnes in 2025 — a 75.4% increase over the period. Lithuania shows consistent growth from 121.06 thousand tonnes in 2021 to a peak of 216.17 thousand tonnes in 2024. Czechia is the most stable producer, with annual output ranging narrowly between 88.15 and 115.14 thousand tonnes.
| Year | France | Germany | Spain | Lithuania | Romania | Czechia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 552.16 | 299.10 | 177.79 | 121.06 | 159.59 | 104.42 |
| 2022 | 399.91 | 322.60 | 136.01 | 152.27 | 109.24 | 115.14 |
| 2023 | 485.19 | 265.90 | 153.14 | 149.44 | 151.46 | 105.68 |
| 2024 | 486.71 | 376.00 | 263.26 | 216.17 | 114.51 | 88.15 |
| 2025 | 585.66 | 443.00 | 311.88p | 175.76 | 126.76 | 102.81 |
Land Allocation: How Countries Prioritize Field Peas Farmland
The area dedicated to field peas across the EU totalled approximately 4,617 thousand hectares over 2021–2025 (923 thousand ha/yr). Despite France leading in production volume, Spain devotes the largest area to field peas.
Spain devotes 844 thousand ha (169 thousand ha/yr) to field peas — 18.3% of the EU total — yet produces only 10.1% of the output, a direct reflection of its low yield (1.28 t/ha average). France, by contrast, uses 808 thousand ha (162 thousand ha/yr, 17.5%) to produce 24.4% of the EU total, demonstrating significantly higher land productivity.
| Member State | Area (1 000 ha) | Annual Avg (1 000 ha/yr) | % of EU Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 844.17 | 168.83 | 18.3% |
| France | 807.57 | 161.51 | 17.5% |
| Germany | 590.40 | 118.08 | 12.8% |
| Romania | 440.08 | 88.02 | 9.5% |
| Lithuania | 390.16 | 78.03 | 8.5% |
| Czechia | 224.22 | 44.84 | 4.9% |
| Estonia | 212.39 | 42.48 | 4.6% |
| Finland | 164.32 | 32.86 | 3.6% |
| Latvia | 160.90 | 32.18 | 3.5% |
| Poland | 150.02 | 30.00 | 3.2% |
| Sweden | 121.55 | 24.31 | 2.6% |
| Greece | 104.92 | 20.98 | 2.3% |
| Others | 406.61 | 81.32 | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country produces the most field peas?
France is the largest producer with 2,510 thousand tonnes over 2021–2025, representing 24.4% of the EU total, followed by Germany (1,707 thousand tonnes) and Spain (1,042 thousand tonnes).
How does field peas yield vary across Europe?
France leads with an average yield of 3.12 t/ha, followed by Germany at 2.89 t/ha and Czechia at 2.35 t/ha. Southern and Eastern European producers, including Spain (1.28 t/ha) and Romania (1.55 t/ha), achieve significantly lower yields.
What is the total land area dedicated to field peas in the EU?
EU member states dedicated approximately 4,617 thousand hectares to field peas over the 2021–2025 period (923 thousand ha/yr), with Spain (18.3%), France (17.5%), and Germany (12.8%) accounting for the largest shares.
Source data extracted from Eurostat dataset apro_cpsh1.
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