Eastern Europe: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European chick peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, chick peas production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 59%. 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 86% of total volume. Moreover, chick peas production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia stood at +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (-0.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+24.1% per year).

In 2022, the average chick peas yield in Eastern Europe was estimated at X tons per ha, surging by 10% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. 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 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 total area harvested in terms of chick peas production in Eastern Europe expanded slightly to X ha, with an increase of 3.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded decline in shipments abroad of chick peas, which decreased by -0.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 148%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - each amounted to a 3.4% share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (+19.3%) and Ukraine (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +19.3% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at +4.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+21.2% per year) and Ukraine (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -18.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 62%. 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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of chick peas decreased by -4.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 91%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the key importer of chick peas, generating 36% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Romania (14%), Hungary (13%) and Russia (7.1%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) - each finished at a 6.1% share of total imports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas imports, with a CAGR of +32.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hungary (+30.0%), Romania (+14.8%), the Czech Republic (+12.7%), Bulgaria (+8.7%) and Moldova (+8.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Poland (+27 p.p.) and Hungary (+8.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Moldova (-2.6 p.p.), Bulgaria (-2.9 p.p.), the Czech Republic (-5 p.p.) and Russia (-22.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in Eastern Europe, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 14% share.

In Poland, chick peas imports increased at an average annual rate of +31.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+12.8% per year) and Romania (+18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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