Slovakia: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak chick peas market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Slovakia

In value terms, chick peas production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 43%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chick peas in Slovakia fell modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 1.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chick peas yield attained the maximum level 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.

The chick peas harvested area in Slovakia declined slightly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the chick peas harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chick peas decreased by -7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 294%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 191%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Slovakia, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-7.9% per year) and Romania (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Slovakia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled +24.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-5.5% per year) and Romania (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of chick peas into Slovakia fell significantly to X tons, declining by -17% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Slovakia, with a combined 65% 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 Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Turkey ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 62% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +102.8%, 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

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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