Iran: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Iran

The Iranian chick peas market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Iran

In value terms, chick peas production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 111%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in Iran totaled X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2017 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 Iran was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of chick peas exported from Iran soared to X tons, growing by 246% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 685% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 462%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Iran, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to +859.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+13.9% per year) and Serbia (+41.4% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Iran, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan totaled +124.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+17.8% per year) and the UK (+12.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -33.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 63%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Afghanistan (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were imported into Iran; dropping by -23.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 353% against the previous year. 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 reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 619% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +26.1%).

In value terms, India ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest chick peas suppliers to Iran.

India, with a CAGR of +23.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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