Sudan: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese chick peas market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Sudan

In value terms, chick peas production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 408% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Sudan contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 133%. The chick peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the chick peas harvested area in Sudan declined slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -3.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. The chick peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were exported from Sudan; dropping by -26% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 261%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 298%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Sudan, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at +60.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+18.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+59.4% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest markets for chick peas exported from Sudan worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +55.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 30%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Pakistan (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of chick peas were imported into Sudan; growing by 580% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 704%. 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 soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 786% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uganda (X tons) constituted the largest chick peas supplier to Sudan, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ethiopia (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uganda totaled +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (-29.4% per year) and Egypt (-20.0% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Sudan, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uganda totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-20.1% per year) and Ethiopia (-31.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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