Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Dried chickpea (HS 071320) in Kazakhstan is an emerging pulse export commodity alongside domestic consumption. Production has been reported as expanding beyond traditional southern and southeastern areas (Almaty, Zhambyl, Turkistan), with research noting broader adoption under dryland conditions; UN Comtrade data show Kazakhstan exporting mainly to Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan and neighboring Central Asian markets while still importing some volumes from nearby suppliers.
Market RoleNet exporter (emerging regional supplier)
Domestic RoleNiche-to-growing pulse crop supporting crop diversification and domestic food use; traded largely as a storable commodity.
Market GrowthGrowing (recent years (context from research literature and trade flows))expansion from a small base with export-linked momentum
SeasonalityHarvest is seasonal, but dried chickpeas are marketed year-round from storage when moisture is controlled.
Specification
Primary VarietyKabuli
Physical Attributes- Whole, dried seeds should be free from abnormal odour/flavour and living insects (Codex pulse standard context).
- Lots are commonly commercially sorted/cleaned to reduce foreign matter and damaged seeds for export programs.
Compositional Metrics- Moisture guidance for chickpeas is included in Codex CXS 171-1989 (with different maxima suggested for different climatic/storage contexts).
Packaging- Dry, clean, food-grade packaging suitable for moisture protection during storage and transit (buyer specification dependent).
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Farm harvest and field drying → cleaning/sorting/conditioning → bagging and dry storage → rail/road export or regional cross-border trade → border phytosanitary quarantine control → importer distribution.
Shelf Life- Shelf life is primarily moisture- and pest-management driven; compliance specifications emphasize freedom from insects and suitable moisture for storage/transport.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Phytosanitary HighPhytosanitary quarantine non-compliance (e.g., missing/invalid phytosanitary certificate, document/quantity discrepancies, or detection of quarantine objects) can lead to shipment return, disinfection, destruction, or certificate cancellation under EAEU plant-quarantine control, causing immediate market-access disruption.Classify the shipment correctly (HS 071320 and phytosanitary-risk category), run pre-shipment inspection/cleaning to reduce pest/contamination findings, and reconcile quantities/consignee details across shipping documents and the phytosanitary certificate (including electronic certificate where available).
Climate MediumDrought, heat and other abiotic stresses in Kazakhstan’s dryland farming systems can reduce chickpea yields and tighten export availability in some years.Diversify sourcing across regions and seasons, and contract with suppliers using locally adapted cultivars and moisture-conserving agronomy suited to dryland conditions.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked origin, Kazakhstan faces corridor and border-delay risks that can erode export competitiveness and extend lead times for bulk pulses.Use route redundancy (rail/road + Caspian options where feasible), build schedule buffers for border inspections, and pre-agree documentation and inspection expectations with counterparties.
Sustainability- Water scarcity and drought stress in key cultivation areas; yield variability risk under stress-prone dryland environments.
- Soil degradation risk in dryland systems highlighted in research context for southern/southeastern regions.
FAQ
Is Kazakhstan a net exporter or importer of dried chickpeas (HS 071320)?Recent UN Comtrade-derived statistics (via World Bank WITS) show Kazakhstan exporting more dried chickpeas than it imports in 2024, indicating a net-exporter position even though some imports still enter the market from nearby suppliers.
Which countries are key destination markets for Kazakhstan’s dried chickpea exports?In recent UN Comtrade-derived partner listings (2023–2024), Turkey is a leading destination, alongside Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for HS 071320 shipments from Kazakhstan.
Which chickpea type is most prevalent in Kazakhstan: kabuli or desi?Research on Kazakhstan chickpea accessions reports that kabuli types predominate, with desi types present but fewer in studied collections, consistent with regional market preference for kabuli.
What phytosanitary documentation is most important for cross-border trade of chickpeas involving Kazakhstan under EAEU rules?EAEU plant-quarantine requirements provide that quarantinable products categorized as high phytosanitary risk must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s authorized plant-quarantine authority, and EAEU rules also allow the use of electronic phytosanitary certificates during quarantine control.