Chickpeas Market Report 2026

The chickpeas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.74 billion in 2025 to $18.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of chickpea cultivation in asia and middle east, increasing consumption of traditional legume-based diets, growth of dry pulse trade, improvements in storage and processing methods, rising affordability of chickpeas.

The chickpeas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from vegan and vegetarian diets, expansion of chickpea flour applications, rising investments in pulse processing facilities, growing health-conscious consumer base, increasing adoption in packaged food products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for plant-based protein sources, rising use of chickpeas in functional foods, expansion of value-added chickpea products, increasing adoption of improved seed varieties, enhanced focus on nutritional labeling.

The growing interest in plant-based diets is expected to drive the growth of the chickpeas market in the coming years. A plant-based diet primarily includes foods derived from plants, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, while reducing or eliminating the consumption of animal-based products. Chickpeas serve as a versatile and protein-rich ingredient and are a key component of plant-based diets, commonly used in foods such as hummus, salads, and curries to enhance both nutritional value and taste. For example, in January 2025, according to The Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization, 53% of Americans reported that they had consumed plant-based meat at some point, while 40% stated they had eaten it within the past year. Therefore, the increasing adoption of plant-based diets is contributing to the growth of the chickpeas market.

Companies in the chickpeas market are increasingly concentrating on the development of advanced solutions such as plant-based functional flake technologies to improve nutritional value and support clean-label food formulations. Plant-based functional flake technology converts chickpeas and their cooking water into versatile flakes that enhance texture, stability, and functionality in food products while supporting vegan product development. For instance, in September 2023, Symrise AG, a Germany-based flavor and nutrition ingredients company, introduced chickpea flakes and aquafaba flakes through its diana food division, leveraging expertise in sourcing, quality, and food safety. The chickpea flakes offer high protein and fiber content while improving texture and juiciness in applications such as falafels, snacks, and dips. The aquafaba flakes function as a vegan alternative to egg yolk, supporting clean-label formulations by improving water and oil retention and creating textures comparable to mayonnaise and dressings. Both ingredients are gluten-free, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), neutral in taste and color, and provide extended shelf life with convenient ambient storage.

In July 2023, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a US-based provider of agricultural origination, processing, supply chain management, and ingredient solutions, acquired Prairie Pulse Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ADM aimed to expand its global pulses processing capabilities, strengthen supply chain control for lentils, peas, and chickpeas, and address rising worldwide demand for pulse-based proteins across human and animal nutrition markets. Prairie Pulse Inc. is a Canada-based company specializing in pulse crop origination, cleaning, milling, dehulling, splitting, storage, and packaging, transforming peas, lentils, and chickpeas into shelf-ready and food-ready products for domestic and international markets.

Major companies operating in the chickpeas market are Alliance Grain Traders, BroadGrain Commodities Inc., The Wimmera Grain Company, Bean Growers Australia Ltd., Olega SA, Indraprasth Foods Ltd., Alberta Pulse Growers, Isik Tarim AS, Shri Mahavir Group, RR Agro Foods, Parampara Organic, Erika Organics, Pushti Food Products, Olam International Ltd., Prism Pulses Pvt Ltd., AG Pulse LLC, AmeriSeed LLC, Busby International LLC, George F. Brocke & Sons Inc., Raj Food Industries Pvt Ltd., Sleaford Quality Foods Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chickpeas market in 2025. The regions covered in the chickpeas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the chickpeas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The chickpeas market consists of sales of chickpea puffs, chickpea snacks, hummus, chickpea hash, chickpea wraps. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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