Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
In Colombia, dried chickpeas are a shelf-stable pulse primarily supplied through imports for domestic retail and foodservice use. Market access and continuity of supply are most sensitive to importer documentation and ICA phytosanitary compliance, including control of storage pests in shipments.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (verify with ITC Trade Map/FAOSTAT)
Market Growth
SeasonalityTypically available year-round via imports; domestic production seasonality is not well-documented in this record.
Specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Exporting country cleaning/sorting → bagging → containerization → sea freight to Colombia → ICA inspection/release → importer warehousing → retail/foodservice distribution
Temperature- Ambient transport with moisture control to prevent quality degradation and mold risk
Shelf Life- Quality and shelf life are most sensitive to moisture ingress and storage-pest control during transit and warehousing
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Phytosanitary HighNon-compliance with ICA phytosanitary import requirements (including detection of live storage pests/quarantine pests or documentary gaps) can trigger border holds, treatment orders, or rejection, disrupting supply into Colombia.Verify ICA import requirements for the specific origin and product; require pre-shipment cleaning/sorting and (where specified) approved treatments; run a document pre-check (certificate details, lot identity, container seals) with the importer/broker.
Logistics MediumPort congestion, container availability, and inland transport disruption can delay delivery and increase demurrage/storage exposure, raising infestation and moisture-ingress risk for bagged pulses.Use sealed, moisture-protected packaging and container liners where appropriate; plan buffer lead times; ensure destination warehousing has pest-control and humidity management.
Fx Macroeconomic MediumCOP exchange-rate volatility can create rapid landed-cost swings for importers and cause short-notice demand shifts or contract renegotiation for imported pulses.Align pricing terms and hedging/FX clauses with the importer; consider shorter pricing windows during high-volatility periods.
Sources
International Trade Centre (ITC) — Trade Map — Colombia trade statistics for chickpeas
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) — FAOSTAT — Chickpeas: Colombia production/supply context
Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) — Phytosanitary import requirements and border controls for plant products
Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN) — Customs import procedures and documentation guidance for Colombia
Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA) — Food import and food-safety regulatory information for Colombia (as applicable by product category)