Dried shelled chickpeas market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled chickpea market in Northern Africa saw initial growth driven by strong consumer demand during Ramadan, which spurred domestic production to reach 204.6 thousand tonnes in 2019. This demand, coupled with supply constraints from reduced rainfall, pushed the total market volume to 274.8 thousand tonnes. The following year, despite reports of adequate national reserves that maintained price stability, production dipped to 188.1 thousand tonnes, pulling the market volume down to 263.9 thousand tonnes.

Market volume then fluctuated, climbing to 269.9 thousand tonnes in 2021 and peaking at 282.5 thousand tonnes in 2022 as imports rose. However, a sharp increase in exports to 86.9 thousand tonnes in 2023 reversed the trend, drawing market volume down to 252.3 thousand tonnes even as imports continued to grow.

Entering 2024, a prolonged six-year drought prompted government intervention, including subsidies for certified chickpea seeds and direct support to farmers. Simultaneously, the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted global legume supply chains, exerting upward pressure on prices and affecting local market conditions.

Production dried shelled chickpeas in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

Northern Africa's production of dried shelled chickpeas declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 188.1 K t, marking an 8.1% year-over-year decrease. Production peaked in 2019 at 204.6 K t, with the largest annual increase of 30.5% recorded that year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 54.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dried shelled chickpeas from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Northern Africa's exports of dried shelled chickpeas totaled 34.6 K t, down 18.8% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 31.5%, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 3.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 42.5%, with an average annual decrease of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India, Pakistan, and Turkey were the primary destinations for Northern Africa's dried shelled chickpeas exports in volume terms. India accounted for 54.9% of exports, Pakistan for 10.6%, and Turkey for 5.4%, together representing 71.0% of the total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern Africa's exports of dried shelled chickpeas in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 23.0 M $ US, a 10.4% drop from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 57.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 14.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 55.6%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 54.6%, with an average annual decline of 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, India, Pakistan, and Jordan formed the core markets for Northern Africa's dried shelled chickpeas exports in value terms. India represented 50.0% of export value, Pakistan 12.9%, and Jordan 5.0%, collectively accounting for 68.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled chickpeas to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Northern Africa's imports of dried shelled chickpeas in volume terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 110.5 K t, a slight decrease of 2.0% from the previous year. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 142.3 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 28.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India, Mexico, and Turkey were consistently the main sources for Northern Africa's dried shelled chickpeas imports in volume terms. India contributed 33.3% of imports, Mexico 28.6%, and Turkey 11.4%, together making up 73.3% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Northern Africa's imports of dried shelled chickpeas in value terms increased in 2020. Imports totaled 87.7 M $ US, up 1.8% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 86.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 44.8%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 50.7%, with an average annual decrease of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India, Mexico, and Turkey consistently led as the top sources for Northern Africa's dried shelled chickpeas imports in value terms. India accounted for 33.7% of import value, Mexico for 31.8%, and Turkey for 8.2%, jointly representing 73.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020