Portugal: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese chick peas market decreased by -59.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep reduction. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Portugal

In value terms, chick peas production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 75%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chick peas in Portugal totaled X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas yield decreased by -0.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 48% against the previous year. The chick peas yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Portugal; falling by -5.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 77% 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 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -27.3% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 122%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 133%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Portugal, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Cabo Verde, New Zealand, Poland and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +338.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for chick peas exported from Portugal worldwide, together comprising 85% of total exports. Cabo Verde, New Zealand, Poland and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.6%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +310.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Angola ($X per ton) and Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chick peas decreased by -53.7% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Portugal, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), France ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the largest chick peas suppliers to Portugal, together comprising 76% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% 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 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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