Libya: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Libya

In 2022, the Libyan chick peas market decreased by -22.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Chick Peas Production in Libya

In value terms, chick peas production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 66%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Libya reduced slightly to X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the yield saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chick peas yield reached the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The chick peas harvested area in Libya was estimated at X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained 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 Libya

In 2018, chick peas exports from Libya stood at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2017. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced increase. The smallest decline of -39.4% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The smallest decline of -33.7% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Libya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to 0.0% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Libya

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of chick peas decreased by -21.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 262% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 244%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Libya, together comprising 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +43.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to Libya were Turkey ($X), India ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +38.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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