Dried shelled chickpeas market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled chickpeas in Western Asia contracted from 1 088 thousand tons in 2018 to 867 thousand tons in 2021, driven largely by a steep decline in domestic production, which fell by over 180 thousand tons in 2021. Imports fluctuated during this period, while exports showed a gradual increase.

A sustained recovery began in 2022, with market volume growing to 974 thousand tons and then jumping to 1 164 thousand tons in 2023. Production rebounded to 666 thousand tons in 2023, supported by government measures. That year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry provided direct diesel and fertilizer subsidies to chickpea growers, reducing input costs. A separate support for using certified seeds was also introduced to boost yields and production capacity.

In 2024, import volumes rose to 682 thousand tons and exports surged to 268 thousand tons. Official statistics indicated a domestic self-sufficiency rate of 117.5%, reflecting a supply surplus. To protect local availability, the Ministry of Trade implemented export restrictions on chickpeas within the year.

Production dried shelled chickpeas in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried shelled chickpeas, 2017-2020

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

Western Asia's production of dried shelled chickpeas grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 746.1 thousand tons, showing only minor changes compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's production value of dried shelled chickpeas fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 101 million US dollars, down slightly by 1.1% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 36.1%, averaging an annual decline of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried shelled chickpeas from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Western Asia's exports of dried shelled chickpeas increased for the third straight year. In 2020, shipments reached 148.3 thousand tons, up 14.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 53%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in volume terms was highly diverse. Pakistan accounted for 9.8% of exports, Iran for 8.9%, and Algeria for 4.7%, together making up just 23.4% of total flows. The remaining 76.6% came from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Western Asia's export value of dried shelled chickpeas rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 203.1 million US dollars, a modest increase of 8.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 11.7%, with a compound annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 186.8 million US dollars, with the sharpest drop of 15.3% occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms remained highly varied. Iran contributed 9.8% of export value, Pakistan 6.7%, and Algeria 3.9%, together accounting for only 20.4% of total flows. The rest, 79.6%, came from numerous smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled chickpeas to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Western Asia's imports of dried shelled chickpeas decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 417.8 thousand tons, down 2.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volume dropped by 23.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 8.5%.

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

The import structure in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Russia accounted for 16.0% of imports, Australia for 12.5%, and Mexico for 10.1%, together making up 38.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Western Asia's import value of dried shelled chickpeas rose. In 2020, imports reached 338.0 million US dollars, a gradual increase of 3.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 54%, averaging an annual drop of 22.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 327.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 35.7% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, dried shelled chickpeas were imported into Western Asia from a broad set of suppliers. Mexico accounted for 14.1% of import value, Russia for 12.5%, and India for 10.2%, together making up 36.8% of total imports. The remaining 63.2% came from many smaller destinations.

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

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020