Market
In China, dried chickpeas (HS 071320) are primarily supplied via imports for domestic consumption. In 2024, China imported USD 25.8 million (24,892.7 tonnes) of dried, shelled chickpeas, mainly from India and Turkey; exports from China were comparatively small in the same HS line.
Market RoleNet importer (imports materially exceed exports)
Domestic RoleImport-dependent pulse commodity for domestic consumption (retail and food processing uses)
Risks
Sps Quarantine HighEntry can be blocked if China Customs requirements for plant products are not met (e.g., lacking required quarantine access/permits and an official phytosanitary certificate, or if quarantine inspection detects pests/contamination).Before shipment, confirm China import eligibility/quarantine access for the origin-product pair, align documentation with the importer’s China Customs filing needs, and require pest/cleanliness controls plus an official NPPO phytosanitary certificate where applicable.
Regulatory Change MediumChina’s overseas producer registration regime is scheduled to change on June 1, 2026 (GACC Order No. 280), replacing the earlier framework; compliance workflows and acceptance checks may shift during the transition.Re-check GACC registration/labeling and overseas establishment eligibility against the rules in force at the shipment date (especially for arrivals near/after June 1, 2026).
Quality Contamination MediumQuality failures (e.g., live insects, hazardous extraneous matter/filth, abnormal odours/flavours) can trigger rejection or reconditioning demands; Codex pulse standards describe baseline safety and quality expectations relevant to traded chickpeas.Set contract specs aligned to Codex STAN 171-1989 quality factors; implement pre-shipment inspection (cleanliness, insects), and manage moisture to reduce spoilage risk.
Logistics MediumOcean freight disruptions (rate spikes, container shortages, port congestion) can raise landed cost and delay delivery for bulk pulse shipments into China, affecting importer procurement and inventory planning.Use flexible shipment windows, diversify origins when possible, and pre-book freight for peak periods; maintain safety stock for processing/retail programs.
FAQ
Who are China’s main suppliers of dried chickpeas?In 2024, China’s HS 071320 imports were sourced mainly from India and Turkey (with smaller volumes from Uzbekistan and other origins).
What does HS code 071320 cover for chickpeas?HS 071320 refers to chickpeas (garbanzos) that are dried and shelled, whether or not skinned or split.
What SPS documents are typically referenced for plant products entering China?China Customs communications on plant products reference quarantine access and may require a quarantine permit and an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country or region; some imports also require an entry animal and plant quarantine permit as a regulatory certificate prior to declaration.