France: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in France

For the fourth consecutive year, the French chick peas market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 30% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in France

In value terms, chick peas production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 36%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average chick peas yield in France was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 France was estimated at less than X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -14.4% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 128%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from France, together accounting for 51% 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +59.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chick peas exported from France worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +65.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 India (+69.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into France

Chick peas imports into France surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 101% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 100%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to France, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +67.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Mexico ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 58% of total imports. Russia, Portugal, Spain, India, Italy, Germany, Turkey, the Netherlands, Argentina and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +72.6%, recorded 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, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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