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Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans (HS Code: 071320), are a type of legume widely cultivated for their high protein and fiber content. They are a staple in many cuisines, particularly in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and South Asia. Chickpeas are traded globally in dried, canned, and processed forms, with significant demand in both food and animal feed industries. The global trade of chickpeas is influenced by agricultural production cycles, climate conditions, and dietary trends favoring plant-based proteins.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately 15 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and FAO Statistics
5.2 million metric tons
34.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
2.8 million metric tons
18.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
1.5 million metric tons
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
1.2 million metric tons
8.0% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
0.9 million metric tons
6.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
30% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local farmers)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-India or NAFTA/USMCA)
Rising demand for plant-based proteins
Increased exports from major producers like Australia and Canada to meet demand in Europe and North America for chickpea-based products like hummus and falafel.
2021-2023
Climate impact on production
Erratic weather patterns, particularly droughts in India and Turkey, have led to fluctuating supply and higher prices, affecting global trade stability.
2020-2022
Growth in organic chickpea market
Higher premiums for organic chickpeas have encouraged farmers in Canada and Australia to shift to organic farming, influencing export volumes.
2019-2023
India, the largest producer and consumer of chickpeas, lifted export restrictions on certain varieties to stabilize global supply after a bumper harvest.
March 2023
Expected to lower global prices and increase availability in importing countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Australia signed new trade agreements with the EU, reducing tariffs on chickpea exports and boosting trade volumes to Mediterranean countries.
June 2023
Likely to solidify Australia's position as a top exporter, potentially displacing smaller producers.
The United States introduced stricter phytosanitary regulations on imported chickpeas to prevent pest contamination.
January 2023
May increase costs for exporters from countries with less stringent agricultural practices, affecting trade flows.