Southern Asia: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the South Asian chick peas market, when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, chick peas production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) remains the largest chick peas producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for 97% of total volume. It was followed by Pakistan (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total production.

In India, chick peas production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average chick peas yield rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 2.8% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the chick peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; 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, approx. X ha of chick peas were harvested in Southern Asia; dropping by -5% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, chick peas exports in Southern Asia soared to X tons, rising by 146% against the year before. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 194%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a moderate expansion. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together finishing at 99% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chick peas exports, with a CAGR of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest chick peas supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, chick peas exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -2.9% per year.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

For the third consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded decline in overseas purchases of chick peas, which decreased by -34% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 57% of total imports. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Pakistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 40% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Bangladesh increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nepal (+15.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +15.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sri Lanka (-2.0%), Pakistan (-11.3%) and India (-16.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bangladesh (+39 p.p.) and Nepal (+7.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Pakistan and India saw its share reduced by -11% and -36.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chick peas in Southern Asia, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Bangladesh stood at +3.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-17.8% per year) and Pakistan (-13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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