Uganda: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Uganda

In 2022, the Ugandan chick peas market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Uganda

In value terms, chick peas production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 75%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chick peas in Uganda totaled X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1.1%. Over the period under review, the average chick peas yield attained the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Uganda reduced to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, overseas shipments of chick peas decreased by -8.3% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 729% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, chick peas exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,113% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of chick peas exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +62.2%).

In value terms, India ($X) and Sudan ($X) constituted the largest markets for chick peas exported from Uganda worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +54.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+2.2%).

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, the amount of chick peas imported into Uganda skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Uganda, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, which accounted for a further 7.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Tanzania ($X) and India ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Uganda, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +25.0%, recorded 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, picking up by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chick peas import price increased by +73.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform