Belgium: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian chick peas market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Chick peas consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -26.3% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 100%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Belgium, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.0% per year) and Germany (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Belgium, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +15.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+8.2% per year) and Germany (-1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of chick peas decreased by -4.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 68%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 98%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest chick peas supplier to Belgium, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+25.9% per year) and Spain (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Belgium, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France amounted to +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.9% per year) and Russia (+26.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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