Eastern Europe: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, the East European chick peas market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, chick peas production rose notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of chick peas production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), tenfold.

In Russia, chick peas production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

The average chick peas yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The yield indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure 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, chick peas yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the chick peas 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 shrank modestly to X ha in 2023, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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 Eastern Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of chick peas increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chick peas exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of chick peas, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importer of chick peas in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest chick peas importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. Based on 2023 figures, chick peas import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform