Bulgaria: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian chick peas market was estimated at $X in 2022, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chick Peas Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, chick peas production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 302% against the previous year. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average chick peas yield in Bulgaria fell to X tons per ha, reducing by -14.6% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 346%. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

The chick peas harvested area in Bulgaria reached X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were exported from Bulgaria; reducing by -34.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 318% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 436%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Bulgaria, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled +23.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+18.5% per year) and Romania (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Bulgaria, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+19.1% per year) and Romania (+34.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +95.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Slovakia (+29.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, imports of chick peas into Bulgaria declined to X tons, which is down by -6% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 394% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 328% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Bulgaria, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+3.7% per year) and Russia (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Bulgaria, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-0.2% per year) and Russia (-4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 47%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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