Romania: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian chick peas market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Chick peas consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chick Peas Production in Romania

In value terms, chick peas production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 773% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Romania rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 6.6% on 2021. In general, the yield recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 449% against the previous year. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons 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 Romania; which is down by -5.9% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were exported from Romania; waning by -54.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 7,945%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,679%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Romania, together comprising 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +199.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest markets for chick peas exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 82% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +199.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 212%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Hungary (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of chick peas decreased by -7.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Romania, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Moldova, Australia, France, Austria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +121.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest chick peas suppliers to Romania, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Austria, Moldova, Australia, Turkey and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +128.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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