Morocco: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Morocco

The Moroccan chick peas market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Morocco

In value terms, chick peas production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 189% against the previous year. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in Morocco contracted to X tons per ha, waning by -8.7% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, showed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 120%. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of chick peas were harvested in Morocco; with a decrease of -7.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas harvested area increased by +9.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -73.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 245,171% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 106,113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to +34.1%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia totaled +36.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +8.0% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, imports of chick peas into Morocco declined notably to X tons, shrinking by -47.3% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 193,795% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34,178%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Morocco, together comprising 77% of total imports. Mexico, Turkey, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +130.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to Morocco were Canada ($X), India ($X) and Mexico ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Russia, Turkey, the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +97.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 724%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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