Europe: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe chick peas market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Europe

In value terms, chick peas production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest chick peas producing country in Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), ninefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Russia, chick peas production increased 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: Italy (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

The average chick peas yield fell to X tons per ha in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield indicated perceptible growth 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 failed to regain momentum. 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 Europe; with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of chick peas were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) held a minor 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, France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Italy (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of France, Belgium and the Netherlands increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion 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 export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of chick peas, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a measured increase 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated measured 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 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of chick peas imports in 2023 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together recording X% of total import. France (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform