Bangladesh: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi chick peas market dropped notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -23.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +45.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Chick Peas Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, chick peas production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 70%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in Bangladesh dropped slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 13%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of chick peas were harvested in Bangladesh; remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2022, overseas shipments of chick peas decreased by -52.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,127%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 859%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Maldives (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Bangladesh, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +85.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Bangladesh, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +89.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (0.0% per year) and Japan (+16.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 72%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($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 Malaysia (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, chick peas imports into Bangladesh fell notably to X tons, reducing by -21.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 95%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main chick peas supplier to Bangladesh, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania (X tons), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+31.3% per year) and Canada (-36.8% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Bangladesh, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+27.7% per year) and Canada (-36.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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