Ukraine: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian chick peas market increased by 97% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Chick peas consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chick Peas Production in Ukraine

In value terms, chick peas production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 30%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Ukraine stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of chick peas were harvested in Ukraine; remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of chick peas decreased by -79.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 544% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 287%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Ukraine, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. Israel (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey amounted to +44.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+17.5% per year) and Israel (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for chick peas exported from Ukraine were Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. Germany, Moldova, Italy, Poland, Pakistan, Libya, Yemen, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +216.3%, recorded 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, increasing by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Italy (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Ukraine

For the fourth consecutive year, Ukraine recorded decline in purchases abroad of chick peas, which decreased by -83.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9,238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,613%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to Ukraine, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +162.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) were the largest chick peas suppliers to Ukraine, together comprising 67% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +148.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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