Chickpeas Supplier — Wholesale Kabuli and Desi Chickpeas
Chickpeas are one of the most widely consumed pulses in the world, used for hummus, canned products, dal and flour. FUSHKOV GCG supplies kabuli and desi chickpeas to importers, processors and food manufacturers internationally on Incoterms 2020 terms.
Types
Kabuli, desi
Kabuli grading
By calibre (mm)
HS code
0713 20
Packaging
Bulk, big bags, bags
What chickpeas are
Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum), also known as garbanzo beans or gram, are the dry seeds of a legume grown in warm, dry climates. They contain about 20% protein on a dry basis, together with starch and fibre. Two market types are traded internationally, kabuli and desi, which differ in seed size, colour and use.
Kabuli and desi chickpeas
Kabuli chickpeas
Large, cream-coloured seeds with a thin, smooth coat. Used whole for hummus, canning, salads and retail packs, and graded by calibre — the seed size in millimetres.
Desi chickpeas
Smaller, darker seeds with a thick, rough coat. Mostly dehulled and split into chana dal or milled into gram flour (besan); the main type consumed in South Asia.
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | 12–14%, as specified in the contract |
| Protein (dry basis) | about 20%, typical |
| Calibre (kabuli) | As agreed, e.g. 7–8 mm, 8–9 mm, 9 mm and above |
| Foreign material | As specified in the contract |
| Damaged and split seeds | As specified in the contract |
| Live insects | Free |
| HS code | 0713 20 |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Main uses and markets
South Asia — India, Pakistan and Bangladesh — is the largest consuming region, mainly for desi chickpeas used as chana dal and besan. Kabuli chickpeas are in demand in the Middle East, Turkey, North Africa and Europe for hummus, canned chickpeas and retail packs. Major exporters include Australia, Russia, Canada, Argentina, Mexico and the United States.
Packaging and logistics
Chickpeas are shipped in bulk, in big bags or in 25–50 kg bags, by sea, rail or multimodal routes. Calibrated kabuli chickpeas for food use are usually packed in bags.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
International supply. We supply chickpeas to buyers internationally.
Incoterms 2020. The delivery basis is fixed in the contract under Incoterms 2020 rules.
Independent inspection. Quantity and quality are typically checked by an independent inspector at loading.
Consultation and offer. Send a request to receive a consultation and a commercial offer for your volume and destination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between kabuli and desi chickpeas?
Kabuli chickpeas are larger, lighter in colour and have a thin coat; they are mostly eaten whole. Desi chickpeas are smaller and darker with a thick coat; they are mostly split into dal or milled into flour.
What does calibre mean for kabuli chickpeas?
Calibre is the seed size, measured by screening through round-hole sieves and stated in millimetres, for example 8–9 mm. The required calibre is fixed in the contract.
Which HS code applies to chickpeas?
Dried, shelled chickpeas (garbanzos) are classified under HS 0713 20. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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