Dried chickpeas exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported dried chickpeas worth $102.1 million (90.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $187.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102.1M | 90.0K t |
| 2023 | $123.5M | 108.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.9M | 69.8K t |
| 2021 | $94.4M | 108.5K t |
| 2020 | $98.4M | 149.6K t |
| 2019 | $107.5M | 161.0K t |
| 2018 | $111.2M | 106.6K t |
| 2017 | $187.8M | 171.1K t |
Where the United States exports dried chickpeas to
The largest buyer markets were Spain (22%), Canada (18%), Turkey (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $22.0M | 22% |
| Canada | $18.2M | 18% |
| Turkey | $13.7M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $10.3M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.1M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $3.1M | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Peru | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $1.9M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried chickpeas imports to the United States
The United States imported $68.2 million of dried chickpeas in 2024 (60.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (41%), Mexico (22%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+386% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $27.6M | 41% |
| Mexico | $15.1M | 22% |
| India | $8.9M | 13% |
| Argentina | $6.0M | 8.9% |
| Australia | $5.3M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 5.4% |
| Ecuador | $353K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 0.2% |
| Myanmar | $146K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $139K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported dried chickpeas worth $102.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 128 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried chickpeas from the United States?
Spain was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Canada (18%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried chickpeas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of dried chickpeas from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $187.8 million in 2017 to $102.1 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $187.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import dried chickpeas?
Yes. The United States imported $68.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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