CIS: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS chick peas market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in CIS

In value terms, chick peas production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 65%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of chick peas production was Russia (X tons), accounting for 93% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia stood at +1.5%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Uzbekistan (+10.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (-6.4% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in the CIS expanded notably to X tons per ha, picking up by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 38%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the chick peas yield remained 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, approx. X ha of chick peas were harvested in the CIS; growing by 3.2% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, overseas shipments of chick peas increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 132%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 60%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chick peas exports from Russia stood at +6.9%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+212.3%) and Kazakhstan (+6.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +212.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (-4.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in the CIS, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

In Russia, chick peas exports increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+255.4% per year) and Kazakhstan (+5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -18.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+13.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of chick peas imported in the CIS skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 61% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 132%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 57% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 35% share of total imports. The following importers - Azerbaijan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - each reached a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +268.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in the CIS, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kyrgyzstan totaled +130.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+220.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+17.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -23.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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