The global chickpea market size was valued at USD 8.66 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.15% from 2021 to 2028. The market growth can be credited to the increasing demand for protein supplements from the health-conscious millennial population and the growing trend of veganism. As chickpea is a rich source of proteins, demand for healthy supplements in diets is increasing among developed regions. Chickpeas consist of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and phosphorous. Due to their high protein content, they form an alternative to meat for vegetarians. Ground chickpeas are the best substitute for coffee since the 18th century and are commonly used as a caffeine-free alternative nowadays. Changing lifestyle choices and evolving demographics globally are the other major factors boosting market growth.
Growing investment, coupled with the technological advancement by key players to increase the production of chickpeas, is further fueling the industry growth. Owing to this reason, various players in the market are focusing on improving the efficiency of soil and increasing the production per hectare.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry demand is witnessing sluggish growth. With the ongoing lockdown, the supply and demand for chickpeas have slowed down significantly across the globe.
The desi segment captured the largest share of more than 70.0% in 2020. The growing demand for desi chickpeas globally is fueling the growth of this segment. Desi chickpeas are also known as Bengal gram, which accounts for mostly 80% of the global production according to the Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO). The rising production of desi chickpeas in Asian countries is further driving the segment.
The kabuli segment will witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to its increasing demand. They are bigger in size compared to desi chickpeas and they account for the remaining 20% of production as per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The hypermarkets and supermarkets held the largest share of over 35.0% in 2020 due to the easy availability of products and ease of purchase. The convenience stores are expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for chickpeas in convenience stores in developing countries.
The grocery stores segment is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.25% from 2021 to 2028. Grocery stores play an important role as they are convenient for the population of developing countries, such as India and Brazil, for purchasing chickpeas. The growing number of grocery stores in rural areas is likely to boost the segment growth over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific held the largest share of over 70.0% in 2020owing to the increasing demand for chickpeas in India, Australia, and Myanmar. India is a leader in the production of chickpeas, accounting for 9,937 thousand metric tons according to the FAO. Following India, Australia and Myanmar are the leading producers and exporters of chickpeas to developed countries.
Europe is expected to register a CAGR of 2.91% from 2021 to 2028. This can be attributed to the growing trend of balanced diets and vegan life. North America is expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for kabuli chickpeas in balanced diets in the U.S. and Canada.
Companies are mainly focusing on improving production per hectares for cultivated land and innovating new techniques of harvesting to meet the increasing demand for chickpeas globally. Moreover, key players are targeting to increase the production of good export quality chickpeas. Some prominent players in the global chickpea market include:
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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Market size value in 2021 |
USD 8.60 billion |
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Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 10.68 billion |
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Growth Rate |
CAGR of 3.15% from 2021 to 2028 |
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Base year for estimation |
2020 |
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Historical data |
2017 - 2019 |
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Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
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Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
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Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Type, distribution channel, region |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Turkey; Italy; Spain; India; Australia; Pakistan; Myanmar; Argentina; Tanzania; Iran |
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Key companies profiled |
Wimmera Grain Company; Bean Growers; Arbel S.A.; Isik Tarim Urunleri Sanayi Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Ltd Sti; JOVA Graneros; S.A. de C.V.; Mast Qalander Group of Companies; Indraprasth foods Ltd.; OLEGA S.A. |
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Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope. |
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Million Insights has segmented the global chickpea market report on the basis of type, distribution channel, and region:
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