Pulses
Indian Kabuli Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) — Indore Origin | Dried, Shelled | Export Grade
HSN 07132010 · Kabuli chickpea exporter from Indore, Madhya Pradesh — India's largest pulses trading hub, supplying UAE, Algeria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. APEDA registered, fumigated on dispatch, phytosanitary certified. Available in 8mm–12mm hummus-grade to Extra Bold retail sizes. Year-round supply from fumigated dry storage; best pricing March–May post-harvest. India-origin garbanzo beans at a meaningful price discount vs. Australian Kabuli.
Technical Specifications
Product Specs
Grading & Quality
- Size grades: 12mm (Extra Bold), 10mm (Bold), 9mm (Medium), 8mm (Small)
- Color: uniform cream/beige, free from discoloration
- Moisture content: max 12% (export standard)
- Foreign matter: <1%
- Damaged/weevilled grains: <2%
- Admixture (other pulses/seeds): <1%
- Broken/split: <2%
- Free from live insect infestation at dispatch
Packing & Handling
- Packing: 50kg PP or jute bags (standard pulses trade unit)
- Shelf life: 12+ months in proper dry, pest-controlled storage
- Fumigated prior to loading — fumigation certificate issued per shipment
- Shipped in standard dry containers — protect from moisture ingress
- Lab test reports available on request
Origin & Traceability
Sourced from Indore — One of India's Largest Pulses Markets
Geographic Origin
Indore district, Madhya Pradesh — one of India's largest wholesale pulses mandis, with 82.7% of Madhya Pradesh's chickpea export value (₹958 Cr of ₹1,159 Cr state total in 2025). The Malwa plateau belt (Indore, Sehore, Dewas, Vidisha) produces India's largest kabuli chickpea volumes. India-origin garbanzo beans are priced meaningfully below Australian kabuli — the quality differential for hummus-grade and retail use is increasingly narrow, making Indian kabuli chickpea the value-led choice for buyers in UAE, Algeria, and Turkey.
Farmer Partnership
Sourced from farming networks across the Malwa plateau — farm-to-port traceability with full documentation chain.
Harvest Cycle & Availability
When It's Harvested
Kabuli chickpea is a single Rabi (winter) crop — one harvest per year, March–May in Madhya Pradesh. Unlike fresh produce, it doesn't spoil — it stores well in dry, fumigated conditions. The primary post-harvest risk is pest infestation (weevils), not freshness; fumigation on dispatch and periodic warehouse fumigation are the main quality controls. Best pricing and freshest stock: March–May post-harvest, before stock is absorbed into the forward trade pipeline.
Rabi
Winter crop — sown after the monsoon in October–November, harvested February–April (peak March).
Oct–Nov
Feb–Apr
100%
12+ months (fumigated dry)
What This Means for You
- Best pricing: March–May, right after harvest (new-crop window)
- Year-round availability from fumigated dry storage — ask about pest-control records rather than freshness
- Recommended contract lock-in: 4–6 weeks before your required shipment month
Secure Your Allocation
New Rabi crop arrives March. Book ahead of the April price recovery to lock in new-crop pricing and first-pick grading.
Pricing & MOQ
Transparent Pricing
| Quantity | FOB Price/MT | CIF Price/MT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1×20ft FCL (~25–27 MT) | On request | On request | Standard MOQ |
| 3+ FCL | On request | On request | Volume discount |
| Sample (1–5kg) | On request | — | Adjusted against first bulk order |
- Price validity: Price valid for the date of quotation only (subject to market fluctuation and season). Always confirm price at the time of placing the order.
- Payment: 60% advance + 40% against BL copy (first orders); 50% advance + 50% against BL copy (second orders); 40% advance + 60% against BL copy (third orders); LC at sight for repeat buyers
- Currency: USD default, EUR on request
Packaging & Labeling
Packaging Formats
Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Coverage
Mandatory
- APEDA Registration
- FSSAI License
- Phytosanitary Certificate (per shipment)
- Fumigation Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
Market-Specific
- EU: pesticide MRL compliance + TRACES entry
- Non-GMO declaration (commonly requested even though chickpea is not a GM crop)
- Middle East / North Africa: Certificate of Origin; Halal generally not required for raw pulses
Shipping & Logistics
Port & Route Data
| Port | Export Value | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | 1,061.0 Cr | Primary gateway — Indore's rail/road corridor runs to Mumbai |
| Mundra | 417.6 Cr | Secondary |
| Kandla Sea | 343.7 Cr | Secondary |
Transit Times
- Sri Lanka: 3–5 days
- UAE / Saudi Arabia / Iraq: 7–12 days
- Egypt / Turkey: 15–20 days
- Algeria / Morocco / Libya: 18–24 days
Documents Provided
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate
Ready stock dispatch: 7–10 days. Container type: standard dry container. Nhava Sheva (JNPT) leads here — reflecting Indore's logistics corridor to Mumbai rather than Gujarat ports.
Applications
Common Uses
- Hummus & ready-to-eat food manufacturing
- Retail & consumer packaging (whole-bean)
- Canning & wet processing
- Industrial food processing & flour milling
Social Proof & Trust
Where It Goes
Top Export Markets
- UAE472 Cr
- Algeria291 Cr
- China191 Cr
- Sri Lanka173 Cr
- Turkey170 Cr
- Saudi Arabia123 Cr
- Egypt103 Cr
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer Questions, Answered
8mm and 9mm: hummus-grade — most commonly specified by Middle East food manufacturers for paste/spread production. 10mm: premium retail, whole-bean use, salads. 12mm (Extra Bold): top retail tier, premium-priced, visually impressive whole bean. Tell us your end use and target market — we'll confirm which size delivers the best value for your application.
India's top buyers are UAE, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. India competes on price (lower than Australian kabuli), consistent availability through Indore's deep storage infrastructure, and APEDA-backed phytosanitary compliance. The Indore–JNPT corridor (Indore to Mumbai) is India's most developed pulse logistics chain — dispatch in 7–10 days.
Fumigation certificate (Methyl Bromide or Phosphine), phytosanitary certificate, and Certificate of Origin provided as standard for every shipment. Pre-shipment inspection by a third-party agency available on request — commonly required by issuing banks and some importing country authorities. Specify your destination country's requirements and we'll confirm the documentation pack.
Australian Kabuli (desi-split type) typically carries a slight quality premium in European markets; Indian Kabuli from Indore competes closely on protein content (20–22% typical) but at a meaningful price discount, making it the preferred sourcing option for industrial buyers in Middle East, Africa, and South/Southeast Asia. Ask for the current FOB Mundra / CIF Dubai indicative price alongside Australian origin to compare.
Standard MOQ: 1×20ft FCL (~25–27 MT). Sample orders of 1–5kg available for first-time buyers; cost adjusted against first bulk order. Payment: 60% advance + 40% against BL copy. Terms improve progressively — 50/50 on second order, 40/60 on third. LC at sight for repeat buyers.
Quality Assurance
Our Commitment
Every chickpea shipment is mechanically cleaned, sized on grading screens, and fumigated before dispatch. Pre-shipment inspection available on request — pest-control records, fumigation certificates, and lab reports provided with every consignment.
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