Fresh Chickpea Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Falafel Mix, Chickpea Flour (Besan), Dried Splited Chickpea, Hummus, +7
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Chickpea market coverage spans 31 countries.
- 291 exporter companies and 270 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 993 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 10 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-02.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Chickpea
Analyze 993 supplier-linked transactions across the top 10 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Chickpea.
Fresh Chickpea Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Chickpea to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Chickpea: Tanzania (+107.2%), United States (-24.8%), Pakistan (-12.5%).
Fresh Chickpea Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Chickpea transaction unit prices: Mexico (2.71 USD / kg), India (1.52 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +0.5% | 90 | 1.51 USD / kg (4,259.6 kg) | 1.20 USD / kg (4,500 kg) | 1.06 USD / kg (12,304.5 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (12,702.16 kg) | 1.36 USD / kg (12,741.76 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (4,119.6 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | +9.2% | 810 | 2.55 USD / kg (501,405.179 kg) | 2.26 USD / kg (865,132.209 kg) | 2.29 USD / kg (243,870.513 kg) | 2.50 USD / kg (224,182.568 kg) | 2.48 USD / kg (288,328.769 kg) | 2.71 USD / kg (138,626.309 kg) | ||||||
| Pakistan | -12.5% | 52 | - (-) | 3.87 USD / kg (474 kg) | 3.39 USD / kg (4,264 kg) | 3.30 USD / kg (1,694 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -24.8% | 24 | 3.96 USD / kg (27,878.16 kg) | 0.57 USD / kg (209,433 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | -12.5% | 5 | 0.51 USD / kg (192,445 kg) | 0.58 USD / kg (186,045 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -1.1% | 1 | - (-) | 6.65 USD / kg (6,392.1 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | - | 6 | 0.82 USD / kg (21,090 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Tanzania | +107.2% | 3 | 0.62 USD / kg (624,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | 0.65 USD / kg (3,420 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | +0.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Chickpea Global Supply Chain Coverage
561 companies
291 exporters and 270 importers are mapped for Fresh Chickpea.
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Fresh Chickpea Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
291 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Chickpea. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Chickpea Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Mexico
Supplying Products: Fresh Brussels Sprout, Fresh Chickpea, Fresh Broccoli +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Peas, Fresh Green Beans, Fresh Common Bean +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Coriander Leaf, Fresh Chili Pepper, Fresh Tomatillo +5
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Peru, United States, Philippines, South Korea, Colombia, Pakistan, Mexico, Turkiye, India
Supplying Products: Dried Lentil, Dried Peas, Dried Chickpea +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Spinach, Fresh Coriander Leaf, Fresh Broccoli +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States
Supplying Products: Fresh Onion, Fresh Celery, Fresh Broccoli +5
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Fresh Chickpea Global Exporter Coverage
291 companies
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Fresh Chickpea Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
270 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Chickpea demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Chickpea Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: United States
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-09-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Nicaragua)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Mexico
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Global Importer Coverage
270 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Chickpea.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Chickpea
Fresh Chickpea Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Chickpea wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Fresh Chickpea wholesale unit prices: Turkiye (0.55 USD / kg), Pakistan (0.27 USD / kg).
Fresh Chickpea Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Chickpea Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | NOH** **** * *********** * ******* ************************** ***** ****** | 0.33 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | NOH** **************** ***** ***** * ******* ************************* | 0.09 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | gre** ***************** * ****** ********** | 11.65 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | gre** ***************** * ****** ****** | 34.42 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | gre** ***************** * ****** ***** | 9.84 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPulses (grain legumes)
Scientific NameCicer arietinum
PerishabilityHigh (when marketed fresh/green).
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season annual legume commonly grown in semi-arid to sub-humid environments
- Best performance on well-drained soils; sensitive to waterlogging
- Yield and quality are sensitive to heat and drought during flowering and pod fill
Main VarietiesKabuli, Desi
Consumption Forms
- Fresh/green chickpeas (in-pod or shelled) for seasonal cooking/snacking
- Blanched/frozen green chickpeas (to extend availability)
- Dried chickpeas for pulses (dominant global form in trade statistics)
Grading Factors
- Color uniformity and freshness (green appearance) for fresh product
- Seed size and uniformity
- Defect tolerance (insect damage, mold, discoloration)
- Cleanliness/foreign matter control
- Compliance with destination pesticide residue and phytosanitary requirements
Planting to HarvestTypically ~90–140 days from sowing to harvest depending on variety and growing conditions; fresh/green harvest occurs earlier than dry grain maturity.
Market
Fresh chickpea (often marketed as green chickpeas/green garbanzo beans) is a niche, highly seasonal form of chickpea harvested immature and consumed fresh or shortly after shelling. At the global level, chickpea production is concentrated in South Asia and parts of the Mediterranean/West Asia and Australia, but most internationally visible trade statistics primarily reflect dried chickpeas rather than fresh/chilled product lines. Where traded, fresh chickpea movements tend to be regional and constrained by perishability and cold-chain availability. Market dynamics are therefore driven more by local seasonality and food culture than by large, standardized global spot trade.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLargest chickpea producer globally; most production marketed as dried pulse, with seasonal domestic fresh/green consumption in some regions
- AustraliaMajor chickpea producer and exporter in dried form; fresh/green chickpea trade visibility is limited in public datasets
- TurkiyeSignificant producer in West Asia/Mediterranean region; fresh consumption exists but is typically locally or regionally marketed
- RussiaNotable producer in recent years in pulse statistics; fresh/chilled segmentation is not consistently separable in trade data
- EthiopiaImportant producer in East Africa; chickpea largely marketed as dried pulse in international statistics
Specification
Major VarietiesKabuli, Desi
Physical Attributes
- Immature green seeds/pods marketed for fresh consumption (green chickpeas)
- Firm texture and nutty/sweet flavor profile when harvested green
- High sensitivity to dehydration and discoloration after shelling
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly focus on freshness indicators (color, tenderness), defect tolerance, and moisture/condition at delivery rather than dry-pulse parameters
Grades
- No single globally dominant public grading standard for fresh green chickpeas; commercial lots are commonly graded to buyer specifications (size, color uniformity, defect tolerance, cleanliness)
Packaging
- Ventilated cartons or crates for in-pod product in chilled distribution
- Retail packs (pouches/clamshells) for shelled green chickpeas with short code-life expectations
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (green stage) -> field sorting -> shelling (often) -> washing/cleaning -> rapid cooling -> chilled distribution -> retail/foodservice
- For extended availability: shelling -> blanching -> freezing -> frozen distribution
Demand Drivers
- Seasonal culinary demand in South Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora markets
- Plant-forward eating patterns that favor legumes for protein and fiber
- Convenience demand for shelled formats despite shorter shelf life
Temperature
- Cold-chain continuity is important after harvest/shelling to slow quality loss and reduce microbial growth risk
Shelf Life
- Short shelf life in fresh form, especially after shelling; rapid turnover and careful handling are central to commercial viability
Risks
Plant Disease HighChickpea is vulnerable to major diseases (notably Ascochyta blight and Fusarium wilt) that can sharply reduce yields and affect export availability; outbreaks also heighten phytosanitary scrutiny and can disrupt trade flows.Use resistant varieties where available, apply integrated disease management (clean seed, rotation, targeted fungicides), and maintain phytosanitary documentation aligned with destination requirements.
Climate MediumHeat and drought during flowering/pod set and erratic rainfall in semi-arid chickpea zones can cause pronounced year-to-year supply volatility, affecting both fresh seasonal availability and downstream dried pulse markets.Diversify origin windows, adopt drought/heat-tolerant cultivars and improved agronomy, and monitor seasonal outlooks in key producing regions.
Logistics MediumFresh green chickpeas have a short commercial window and are sensitive to dehydration and quality loss; weak cold-chain performance can quickly make shipments non-marketable.Prioritize rapid post-harvest cooling, minimize time-to-market, and use packaging that limits moisture loss while preserving airflow; consider frozen formats for longer-distance supply.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide residue compliance and phytosanitary requirements can be challenging for fresh legumes because inspection focuses on visible defects, pests, and residue limits; misalignment can lead to border rejections.Align crop protection programs with destination MRLs, implement residue testing plans, and ensure pest management and traceability systems are auditable.
Sustainability
- Rainfed production exposure in major chickpea regions increases sensitivity to seasonal rainfall variability and drought stress
- Nitrogen fixation benefits in crop rotations, but disease pressure and pesticide/fungicide use can increase under wet/humid conditions
FAQ
Which chickpea types dominate global production and trade, and do they apply to fresh chickpeas?Kabuli and Desi are the two main commercial chickpea types globally. Fresh “green chickpeas” can come from these same types, but they are harvested immature and sold as a seasonal fresh product rather than as dried pulses.
Why is it hard to identify the largest exporters and importers of fresh chickpeas from public trade data?Public trade statistics are most consistently reported for dried chickpeas (commonly tracked under dried pulse categories), while fresh/chilled chickpeas are typically aggregated within broader “fresh leguminous vegetables” lines. That aggregation makes fresh-chickpea-specific exporter/importer rankings difficult to extract reliably without detailed customs line data.
What is the most critical global risk that can disrupt chickpea supply?Major disease outbreaks—especially Ascochyta blight and Fusarium wilt—are a leading disruption risk because they can sharply reduce yields and trigger tighter phytosanitary scrutiny. This affects availability and trade conditions even when demand remains steady.
Sources
Fresh Chickpea Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
India
Turkiye
Pakistan
United States
Australia
Mexico
Canada
Nicaragua
Myanmar [Burma]
El Salvador
Italy
All country market pages: Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Afghanistan, Germany, Tanzania, Panama, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Switzerland, China, Georgia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
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