Middle East: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in the Middle East

In 2023, the Middle Eastern chick peas market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in the Middle East

In value terms, chick peas production shrank slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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. Yemen (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

In 2023, the average chick peas yield in the Middle East dropped to X kg per ha, which is down by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 shrank 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.

In 2023, the harvested area of chick peas in the Middle East rose slightly to X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 the Middle East

In 2023, chick peas exports in the Middle East soared to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporter of chick peas in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), making up a X% 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%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed 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. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Chick peas imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chick peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the main importer of chick peas, mixing up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Iraq (X%), Iran (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%). The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chick peas imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey, Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic 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, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Iraq ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform