Uzbekistan: Chick Peas Market 2025

Chick Peas Market Size in Uzbekistan

In 2022, the Uzbek chick peas market increased by 48% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a significant expansion. Chick peas consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chick Peas Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, chick peas production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 67%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chick peas in Uzbekistan shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average chick peas 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, the chick peas harvested area in Uzbekistan declined to X ha, which is down by -7.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of chick peas was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chick peas exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 119%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), fivefold. Iraq (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+61.5% per year) and Iraq (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 4.5% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan totaled +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+36.0% per year) and Iraq (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2022, imports of chick peas into Uzbekistan soared to X tons, growing by 114% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32,860%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48,662%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest chick peas supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, chick peas imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +258.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (0.0% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chick peas to Uzbekistan, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.8% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +192.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+190.4% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chick peas import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -55.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 76%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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