Italy: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian chick peas market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chick Peas Production in Italy

In value terms, chick peas production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Italy was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 in Italy rose to X ha in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of chick peas were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Italy

Chick peas imports into Italy dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports. Mexico, the United States, Argentina, France, Portugal and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Canada ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Italy, together comprising X% of total imports. Russia, the United States, Argentina, France, Portugal and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform