MERCOSUR: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR chick peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, chick peas production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 296%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Argentina (X tons) remains the largest chick peas producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for 99% of total volume.

In Argentina, chick peas production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in MERCOSUR surged to X tons per ha, rising by 62% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. 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 MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X ha, with an increase of 22% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of chick peas exported in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 98% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 99%. The volume of export 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 soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the main exporter of chick peas in MERCOSUR, committing 100% of total export.

Argentina was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas exports, with a CAGR of -1.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) also remains the largest chick peas supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Argentina amounted to -5.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to -4.7% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were imported in MERCOSUR; surging by 2.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 95% 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 rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached 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 69% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together creating a 21% share of total imports. Guyana (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 79% of total imports. Chile, Guyana, Ecuador and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +3.3%, 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs 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 ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform