Egypt: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian chick peas market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Egypt

In value terms, chick peas production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average chick peas yield in Egypt rose markedly to X tons per ha, picking up by 9.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas yield decreased by -10.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 57% 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 average chick peas yield remained at a 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, the total area harvested in terms of chick peas production in Egypt contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -10.4% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 152%. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of chick peas increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 102%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 137%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Egypt, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chick peas exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +61.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) and Morocco ($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 Palestine (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of chick peas decreased by -0.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Egypt, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Canada, Mexico, Turkey, the United States, Argentina and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Australia ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 69% share of total imports. Canada, Mexico, Turkey, the United States, Argentina and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +13.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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