MENA: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in MENA

In 2023, the MENA's chick peas market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in MENA

In value terms, chick peas production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of chick peas production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

The average chick peas yield dropped to X kg per ha in 2023, which is down by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha, and then fell 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 2023, the harvested area of chick peas in MENA was estimated at X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in MENA

Chick peas exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporter of chick peas in MENA, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, approx. X tons of chick peas were imported in MENA; growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the major importer of chick peas, making up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%), Iraq (X%), Iran (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%). Egypt (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chick peas imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Egypt (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Algeria saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Turkey, chick peas imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform