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 consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded 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. Overall, production saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chick peas production, comprising approx. 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 held by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

In Turkey, chick peas production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In 2023, the average chick peas yield in MENA fell to X kg per ha, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha, and then declined 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.

The chick peas harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2023, surging by X% against 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, approx. X tons of chick peas were exported in MENA; growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chick peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporter of chick peas, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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.

In Turkey, chick peas exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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, imports of chick peas in MENA skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated resilient 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. 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. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Egypt (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Jordan (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked 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