Ethiopia: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian chick peas market reached $X in 2022, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.0% against 2020 indices. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, chick peas production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 48%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in Ethiopia shrank to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year. 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 Ethiopia declined modestly to X ha, waning by -1.7% on the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the chick peas harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of chick peas exported from Ethiopia declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by -30.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 168% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Ethiopia, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Turkey, Iran and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +26.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for chick peas exported from Ethiopia worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Turkey, Iran and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Iran, with a CAGR of +29.5%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Turkey (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of chick peas imported into Ethiopia shrank remarkably to X tons, falling by -45.7% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,070%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 697%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main chick peas supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X kg), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +48.7%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Ethiopia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +42.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 73% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+12.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform