China: Chick Peas Market 2024

Chick Peas Market Size in China

For the seventh consecutive year, the Chinese chick peas market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Chick peas consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Chick Peas Production in China

In value terms, chick peas production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Chick peas production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of chick peas in China shrank slightly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chick peas yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of chick peas were harvested in China; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chick peas production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chick Peas Exports

Exports from China

After six years of decline, shipments abroad of chick peas increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chick peas exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for chick peas exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chick peas exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cuba (X tons), eightfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for chick peas exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cuba ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chick peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chick Peas Imports

Imports into China

Chick peas imports into China soared to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chick peas imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of chick peas imports to China.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest chick peas suppliers to China were India ($X) and Turkey ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average chick peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform