Kenya: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan chick peas market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Kenya

In value terms, chick peas production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Kenya dropped slightly to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1%. The chick peas yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of chick peas in Kenya dropped to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -1.1% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 511% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 262%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Kenya, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda (X tons), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar amounted to +90.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+85.6% per year) and Australia (+89.1% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Kenya, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Rwanda ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar totaled +115.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (+81.7% per year) and Australia (+99.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 South Africa (+73.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Kenya

Chick peas imports into Kenya surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 50% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 505%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 311% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main chick peas supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania stood at +59.4%.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to Kenya were Tanzania ($X) and India ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +51.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 57%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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