Canada: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian chick peas market decreased by -32.2% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Canada

In value terms, chick peas production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 265%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chick peas in Canada declined dramatically to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by -22.3% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chick peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the chick peas harvested area in Canada soared to X ha, picking up by 31% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 172%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the chick peas harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, exports of chick peas from Canada skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 32% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chick peas exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Canada, with a combined 54% share 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 Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), the United States ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X) were the largest markets for chick peas exported from Canada worldwide, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +67.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chick peas was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 300% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Canada, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and India ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Canada, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +27.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 45%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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