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Dried chickpeas and pulses Agriculture & Food HS 0713
  • Kabuli and desi types
  • Sized from 7 mm to 12 mm
  • Machine cleaned and sorted

Agriculture & Food · Pulses

Chickpeas: kabuli and desi, sizes and supply

Kabuli and desi chickpeas for distribution, canning and processing. Chickpeas trade in two main types: kabuli (larger, cream-coloured) and desi (smaller, darker). Kabuli is sold by count or size.

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Product overview

Chickpeas trade in two main types: kabuli (larger, cream-coloured) and desi (smaller, darker). Kabuli is sold by count or size.

Buyers specify type, size, moisture, purity and crop year.

HS heading
0713
Category
Agriculture & Food
Product group
Pulses
Commonly sourced from
Australia, Canada, Mexico, Turkey
Trade types
Import, Export
Typical shipping
Containers (FCL), Bulk vessel

Grades and standards

The grades most often specified in international trade. Name the standard as well as the grade.

01

Kabuli 9–10 mm

Size grade

Large cream seeds for retail and canning

02

Kabuli 7–8 mm

Size grade

Price-led markets

03

Desi

Smaller, darker

Splitting into chana dal and flour

Specifications

What buyers usually specify, with common examples. Confirmed values come from the supplier for each requirement.

TypeKabuli or desi
SizeKabuli by mm or count per ounce, for example 8 mm to 12 mm
MoistureCommonly 12% maximum
PurityAdmixture and damaged grain limits
PackagingPP or jute bags, 25 kg or 50 kg
HS heading0713 (confirm the full tariff code for your exact product and destination)

Commonly sourced from

Market information, not confirmed availability.

No verified supplier listings are published for this product yet. Request it and TP4 works on the requirement directly.

Where it is used

  • Retail & wholesalePacked whole chickpeas.
  • Canning & ready mealsHummus and prepared foods.
  • Flour & snacksBesan and roasted snacks.

Quality checks

  1. 1Size distribution
  2. 2Moisture
  3. 3Damaged and split seeds
  4. 4Foreign matter
  5. 5Colour uniformity

Documents

  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • Certificate of origin
  • Fumigation certificate
  • Inspection certificate
Export documents checklist

Packaging and shipping

  • PP bags 25 or 50 kg
  • Jumbo bags
  • Retail packs on request

Shipping modes for agriculture & food

Containers (FCL)Bulk vesselReefer containersRoad for regional trade

Delivery terms decide who books the freight. Buying FOB or FCA? TP4 can coordinate the freight on your side. Buying CFR or CIF? The supplier books it and TP4 keeps the documents aligned.

Plan logistics

What moves the price

TP4 does not publish prices: they change with the market and depend on your exact requirement. These are the factors behind every quote.

  1. 01Harvest size
  2. 02Size grade
  3. 03Origin
  4. 04Freight
  5. 05Import duties at destination

Before you request chickpeas

Have these ready and the first conversation becomes a quote, not a list of questions.

  • Type and size
  • Crop year
  • Packing
  • Quantity
  • Destination and Incoterm

Chickpeas: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between kabuli and desi?

Kabuli is larger and cream-coloured, sold whole; desi is smaller and darker, often split or milled.

How are kabuli chickpeas sized?

By seed diameter in millimetres or count per ounce.

Which documents are needed?

Phytosanitary and origin certificates are standard; fumigation depends on destination.

Can I get split chickpeas?

Yes. Specify split desi (chana dal) in the request.

Request chickpeas.

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