Africa: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Africa

The African chick peas market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Africa

In value terms, chick peas production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of chick peas production was Ethiopia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), threefold. Sudan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Ethiopia totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

The average chick peas yield rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the chick peas harvested area in Africa fell to X ha, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Chick Peas Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of chick peas exported in Africa contracted to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the key exporter of chick peas in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Sudan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ethiopia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sudan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ethiopia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (X p.p.) and Sudan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Egypt and Ethiopia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with an X% share.

In Tanzania, chick peas exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sudan (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. 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 2022, 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were imported in Africa; declining by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Algeria (X tons) was the main importer of chick peas, committing X% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (X%) and Libya (X%). Senegal (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of chick peas. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Senegal (X%), Libya (X%), South Africa (X%) and Tunisia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Libya, Senegal, South Africa and Morocco increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Algeria amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform