Greece: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Greece

The Greek chick peas market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Greece

In value terms, chick peas production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average chick peas yield in Greece totaled X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Greece expanded slightly to X ha, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 50%. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, exports of chick peas from Greece dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -39.9% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 791%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 766% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Greece, together comprising 69% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +198.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Greece, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus amounted to -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+11.5% per year) and Italy (+162.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Tunisia (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of chick peas increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +39.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chick peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Greece, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+14.9% per year) and Turkey (+21.4% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Greece, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+16.3% per year) and Australia (+14.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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