Chickpeas producers

Country-level production data for chickpeas.

RankCountryProduction (MT)Share %Notes
1India12,267,29076.4
2Australia1.710Leading exporter of Kabuli and Desi chickpeas with export-focused production in Queensland and New South Wales; yields highly weather-sensitive.
3Australia545,7673.4
4Russia16Key Black Sea exporter, previously accounting for around a quarter of global trade; exports have been affected by logistics, sanctions, and trade finance constraints.
4Ethiopia453,4922.8
5Mexico0.74Specialized in large Kabuli types serving Mediterranean and EU markets; quality premiums for large sieve sizes and light color.
5Russia435,5922.7
6Canada0.53Prairie production of Kabuli chickpeas; exports focused on North American and European food markets with tight quality specifications.

Major importers

  • India Largest global producer, mainly Desi types; high domestic consumption limits net export availability and trade policies can shift quickly.
  • Türkiye Important supplier and regional hub trading both domestic and re-exported chickpeas; government occasionally uses export restrictions or tariff changes to manage domestic prices.
  • Turkey