Nepal: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Nepal

After two years of growth, the Nepalese chick peas market decreased by -13.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Chick Peas Production in Nepal

In value terms, chick peas production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 37%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in Nepal totaled X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the chick peas harvested area in Nepal stood at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 6.9%. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Nepal

After seven years of decline, overseas shipments of chick peas increased by 35% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 204%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Nepal, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia totaled -13.0%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled -8.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas export price increased by +40.6% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +33.5% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -17.3% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 138%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Nepal, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (X tons), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+57.8% per year) and Canada (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Nepal, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+69.3% per year) and Canada (+8.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform