Global Chickpeas Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Kabuli chickpea and Desi Chickpea), By Color (yellow, red, brown, and green) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Chickpeas Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Chickpeas Market Size Was Valued at USD 11.20 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.44% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Chickpeas Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 22.26 Billion by 2035
• Latin America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Chickpeas Market Size was worth around USD 11.20 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 22.26 billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.44% from 2025 to 2035. An increase in demand for easy and ready-to-eat (RTE) snacks, rising need for plant-based protein, and growing health concerns among consumers thanks to the health and wellness trend, are some of the main factors that are driving the market.

Market Overview

The Term Global Chickpeas Market Size is used to refer to the international market that deals with the growing, processing, and selling of chickpeas, which are not only a highly nutritious food source but also the main protein, and thus the whole legume family. This product is led by an increase in consumer awareness regarding plant-based diets, need for protein-rich and gluten-free foods, and ready-to-eat and other convenience items being more and more popular. Along with, the growth in foodservice and retail sectors together with the innovations in chickpea-based products that are already a part of the market such as snacks, flours, and drinks, are all supporting the market growth as they are drawing more consumers. Moreover, the rising trend of healthy eating, vegetarianism, and the vegan lifestyle, together with the growing exports from the main producing countries, are all factors that are contributing to the increase in the global consumption of chickpeas.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the chickpeas market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the chickpeas market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the chickpeas market. 

Driving Factors

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Restraining Factors

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Market Segmentation

The chickpeas market share is classified into type and color.

• The Kabuli chickpea segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.           

Based on the type, the chickpeas market is divided into Kabuli chickpea and desi chickpea. Among these, the Kabuli chickpea segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The processed, ready-to-eat foods, and international cuisines, among others, favored it because of its appealing taste, large size, and lighter color. Higher export demand, versatility in recipes, and growing popularity in health-conscious diets are the major drivers of the market growth that is already significant.         

• The yellow segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.     

Based on the color, the chickpeas market is divided into yellow, red, brown, and green. Among these, the yellow segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The broad culinary applications of this ingredient, mild taste, and high nutritional content are some of the main reasons for its use and ingestion in large quantities. All these factors contribute to its being the market leader along with its energetic price and powerful consumers' global market preferences that growth and revenues will be considerable during the predicted period.   

Regional Segment Analysis of the Chickpeas Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the chickpeas market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the chickpeas market over the predicted timeframe. The government's programs to promote pulse farming and the rise in export sales are taking the growth of the industry to another level. The rise in the income of the middle class and the shift towards high-protein diets are also at the same time propelling the demand in the region.

Latin America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the chickpeas market during the forecast period. The primary factors driving the growth of the market are consumers becoming more aware of plant-based proteins, the popularity of healthy snacks, and the large-scale cultivation of the crops in countries such as Mexico and Argentina.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the chickpeas market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
• Cargill Incorporated
• BroadGrain Commodities Inc.
• Bunge Limited
• The Scoular Company
• Ebro Foods S.A.
• AGT Foods Australia
• Indo Australian Foods
• Olam International
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In August 2024, Above Food had secured its position among North America’s largest suppliers through the purchase of The Redwood Group’s specialty crop ingredient division.

• In February 2024, InnovoPro had launched barista-grade chickpea protein to expand its plant-based protein ingredient segment, which was anticipated to boost the food and beverage industry.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the chickpeas market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Chickpeas Market, By Type

• Kabuli chickpea
• Desi Chickpea

Global Chickpeas Market, By Color

• Yellow
• Red
• Brown
• green

Global Chickpeas Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa