Turkey: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish chick peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Production in Turkey

In value terms, chick peas production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 32%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Turkey stood at X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 13% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. 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 Turkey; picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, overseas shipments of chick peas decreased by -24.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 746%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 619% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Turkey, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq totaled +27.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+18.6% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Turkey, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled +30.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+13.1% per year) and Italy (+38.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chick peas, when their volume decreased by -17.9% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 174%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Turkey, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to +36.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+1.7% per year) and Canada (+26.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Mexico ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest chick peas suppliers to Turkey, together accounting for 72% of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +36.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 23%. 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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