Dried chickpeas imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried chickpeas by South Africa reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
Where South Africa imports dried chickpeas from
Most of the value came from India (24%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $804K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $727K | 22% |
| Turkey | $583K | 18% |
| Australia | $500K | 15% |
| Argentina | $298K | 9.1% |
| Ukraine | $91K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $66K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $34K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried chickpeas exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported dried chickpeas worth $439 thousand (401 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Djibouti accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | $369K | 84% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $13K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $7K | 1.6% |
| Botswana | $7K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.9% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried chickpeas imports (HS 0713.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0713.20: Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chickpeas imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried chickpeas worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chickpeas to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($804 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chickpeas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chickpeas to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dried chickpeas?
Yes. South Africa exported $439 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Djibouti, Zimbabwe and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chickpeas?
The HS code for dried chickpeas is subheading 0713.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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