Key Market Indicators
Israeli chickpea production is set to reach 18,100 metric tons by 2026, according to recent projections. In 2021, production was estimated at 17,670 metric tons, representing a 0.4% year-on-year growth. This trend is in line with the production of chickpeas in Israel since 1966, which has grown by an average of 3.5% year-on-year. In 2021, Israel ranked 21st in the world for chickpea production, with Greece coming in ahead at 17,670 metric tons. The top three producers were Myanmar, Russia and Ethiopia.
