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Chickpeas Market Size And Revenue Outlook Through 2030
The chickpeas market has experienced substantial growth in recent years. It is projected to expand from $16.74 billion in 2025 to $18.02 billion in 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. This historic expansion can be linked to the increased cultivation of chickpeas in Asia and the Middle East, a rise in the consumption of traditional legume-based diets, the growth of dry pulse trade, advancements in storage and processing techniques, and the growing affordability of chickpeas.
The chickpeas market is projected to experience robust expansion over the coming years. By 2030, its size is anticipated to reach $23.74 billion, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. This anticipated growth is primarily driven by factors such as the rising demand from vegan and vegetarian dietary preferences, the broadening applications of chickpea flour, increased investments in pulse processing infrastructure, an expanding base of health-aware consumers, and its greater incorporation into packaged food items. Key trends expected during this period involve a surge in demand for plant-based protein, greater utilization of chickpeas in functional foods, the development of more value-added chickpea products, a steady increase in the adoption of enhanced seed varieties, and a heightened emphasis on nutritional information and labeling.
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Chickpeas Market Opportunity Drivers: What’s Unlocking New Revenue Potential?
The increasing adoption of plant-based diets is projected to fuel the expansion of the chickpeas market in the future. A plant-centric eating plan largely comprises items sourced from plants, including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, with reduced or no consumption of animal products. Chickpeas, being a flexible protein source and a key component of plant-based nutrition, are incorporated into meals such as hummus, salads, and curries to boost their nutritional value and taste. As an illustration, in January 2025, data from The Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization, indicated that 53% of Americans reported having consumed plant-based meat at some point, and 40% stated they had eaten it within the preceding year. Consequently, the rising enthusiasm for plant-based eating patterns is stimulating the growth of the chickpeas market.
Chickpeas Market Segment Breakdown: Which Categories Lead On Revenue?
The chickpeas market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Kabuli Chickpeas, Desi Chickpeas
2) By Form: Dried, Fresh Or Green, Frozen, Preserved/ Canned, Flour
3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Departmental Stores, Grocery Stores, E-commerce Platforms, Other Distribution Channel
4) By End User: Food And Beverage, Healthcare And Nutrition, Restaurants And Food Service Providers, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Kabuli Chickpeas: Large-Seeded Kabuli Chickpeas, Small-Seeded Kabuli Chickpeas
2) By Desi Chickpeas: Brown Desi Chickpeas, Green Desi Chickpeas, Black Desi Chickpeas
Chickpeas Market Innovation Trends Shaping Future Development
Leading companies in the chickpeas market are directing their efforts toward creating advanced solutions, including plant-based functional flake technology, to elevate nutritional value and promote clean-label formulations in food applications. This plant-based functional flake technology transforms chickpeas and their cooking water into versatile flakes, enhancing texture and stability in recipes while simultaneously supporting the development of vegan products. For instance, in September 2023, Symrise AG, a German-based flavor and nutrition ingredients company, introduced chickpea flakes and aquafaba flakes through its diana food expertise in sourcing, quality, and food safety. The chickpea flakes offer high protein and fiber content, providing texture and juiciness in products like falafels, snacks, and dips. The aquafaba flakes function as a vegan alternative to egg yolk and contribute to clean labeling, improving water and oil retention to create textures similar to mayonnaise and dressings. Both ingredients are gluten-free, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), light in taste and color, and provide a long shelf life with easy ambient storage.
Chickpeas Market Leading Players And Competitive Positioning
Major companies operating in the chickpeas market are Alliance Grain Traders, BroadGrain Commodities Inc., The Wimmera Grain Company, Bean Growers Australia Ltd., Olega SA, Indraprasth Foods Ltd., Alberta Pulse Growers, Isik Tarim AS, Shri Mahavir Group, RR Agro Foods, Parampara Organic, Erika Organics, Pushti Food Products, Olam International Ltd., Prism Pulses Pvt Ltd., AG Pulse LLC, AmeriSeed LLC, Busby International LLC, George F. Brocke & Sons Inc., Raj Food Industries Pvt Ltd., Sleaford Quality Foods Ltd.
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Chickpeas Market Largest Region: Which Geography Holds The Biggest Share?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chickpeas market in 2025. The regions covered in the chickpeas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
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