Spain: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Spain

After four years of decline, the Spanish chick peas market increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Spain

In value terms, chick peas production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 51%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of chick peas in Spain dropped slightly to X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +0.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 64%. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Spain; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas harvested area decreased by -1.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, shipments abroad of chick peas decreased by -25.5% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 193%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 175%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Spain, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+6.0% per year) and Portugal (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for chick peas exported from Spain were Belgium ($X), Turkey ($X) and Cuba ($X), together comprising 51% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cuba, with a CAGR of +55.4%, 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

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Jordan (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, overseas purchases of chick peas decreased by -14% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Spain, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Argentina, France, Belgium, Russia, Portugal and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to Spain were Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports. Argentina, Belgium, France, Russia, Portugal and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +35.1%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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