Malaysia: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian chick peas market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of chick peas exported from Malaysia soared to X tons, jumping by 74% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 647%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 793%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Malaysia, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Qatar (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (-7.7% per year) and Qatar (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Malaysia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nepal (-10.2% per year) and Qatar (+11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Pakistan (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Chick peas imports into Malaysia rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, surging by 15% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Malaysia, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +13.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Malaysia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+3.6% per year) and Myanmar (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27% 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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