Italy: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian chick peas market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chick Peas Production in Italy

In value terms, chick peas production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Italy reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11% 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.

The chick peas harvested area in Italy rose slightly to X ha in 2022, surging by 2.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of chick peas was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 64%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 97%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Italy, together comprising 54% of total exports. Switzerland, Austria, France, the UK, Turkey, Spain, Pakistan, Morocco, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +76.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Italy, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+14.4% per year) and Switzerland (+25.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas export price increased by +26.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Morocco (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were imported into Italy; waning by -2.5% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Italy, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Mexico, the United States, Argentina, France, Portugal and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +103.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to Italy were Turkey ($X), Canada ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for 55% of total imports. Russia, the United States, Argentina, France, Portugal and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

France, with a CAGR of +82.3%, 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

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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