Argentina: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian chick peas market increased by 40% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted modest growth. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Argentina

In value terms, chick peas production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 304% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average chick peas yield in Argentina soared to X tons per ha, with an increase of 63% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of chick peas in Argentina surged to X ha, picking up by 22% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 99%. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Argentina

Chick peas exports from Argentina soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 172%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Argentina, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +28.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chick peas exported from Argentina were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 the UK (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, the amount of chick peas imported into Argentina soared to X tons, growing by 115% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 498% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 327%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Argentina, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +74.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to Argentina were Chile ($X), Jordan ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +58.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas import price decreased by -17.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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