Algeria: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Algeria

After two years of growth, the Algerian chick peas market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Algeria

In value terms, chick peas production rose notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of chick peas in Algeria fell to X tons per ha, declining by X% on 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The chick peas harvested area in Algeria expanded slightly to X ha in 2023, picking up by X% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Algeria

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of chick peas increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Algeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2023, the amount of chick peas imported into Algeria dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Algeria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform