Latin America and the Caribbean: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American chick peas market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, chick peas production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Argentina (X tons) and Mexico (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +0.4%).

The average chick peas yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Latin America and the Caribbean reached X ha, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of chick peas, when their volume increased by 11% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 50%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of chick peas, namely Mexico and Argentina, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of -1.2%).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest chick peas supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mexico stood at -5.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Argentina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.5%).

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of chick peas imported in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded modestly to X tons, with an increase of 3.5% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) represented roughly 59% of total imports in 2022. Peru (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (6%) and Trinidad and Tobago (6%). Guyana (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +3.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 66% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 26%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guyana ($X per ton), while Colombia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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