SADC: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in SADC

The SADC chick peas market declined to $X in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in SADC

In value terms, chick peas production expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tanzania (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chick peas production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. It was followed by Botswana (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

In Tanzania, chick peas production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

In 2023, the average yield of chick peas in SADC declined dramatically to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the chick peas yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of chick peas were harvested in SADC; with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, overseas shipments of chick peas decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Tanzania (X tons) was the largest exporter of chick peas in SADC, creating X% of total export.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) also remains the largest chick peas supplier in SADC.

In Tanzania, chick peas exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to X% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, overseas purchases of chick peas decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports fell significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Mauritius (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Angola (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Madagascar (X%). Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Madagascar and Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Madagascar, Mauritius and Angola saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Madagascar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the import prices remained 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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform