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Market Size, 2025
$9.76 BnMarket Estimate, 2026
$10.07 BnMarket Forecast, 2034
$12.93 BnCAGR, 2026–2034
3.17%Executive Summary: Middle East & Africa Chick Peas Market
- Market Scope: Comprehensive regional market analysis of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) chick peas sector covering grain types, color varieties, distribution channels, and country-level developments across the agricultural and food supply industries.
- Market Valuation: Valued at USD 9.76 billion in 2025, estimated at USD 10.07 billion in 2026, and projected to reach USD 12.93 billion by 2034, registering a steady CAGR of 3.17% from 2026 to 2034.
- Primary Growth Drivers: Rich nutritional profile supplying vitamins, fiber, folate, and manganese; key health benefits including antioxidant support, improved blood regulation, lower cardiovascular risks, and digestive health; alongside rising demand for soil restoration. Key market restraints include high dependency on proper water supply and rainfall fluctuations.
Key Market Segment Metrics (2026–2034)
| Category | Leading Segment / Position | Fastest-Growing Segment |
|---|---|---|
| By Type | Kabuli Chickpeas (widely preferred for light color, larger seed size, and culinary versatility) | Desi Chickpeas (small-sized, dark-colored variants) |
| By Colour | Yellow Chickpeas (dominates market revenue share based on consumer preference) | Brown, Green, & Red Color Variants |
| By Distribution Channel | Offline Retailers & Suppliers (traditional pillars for bulk and retail distribution) | Online Retailers & Direct Distributors |
| By Geography | Key MEA Agricultural & Retail Hubs (South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel) | Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Major Market Players & Market Structure
Market Structure: An established agricultural commodity market characterized by prominent international grain traders, seed producers, and regional food suppliers focusing on storage quality, high-yield cultivation, and broad trade networks.
Key Companies: Wimmera Grain Company, Arbel S.A., Bean Growers, 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., R Young Seeds Inc., and OLEGA S.A.
Middle East and Africa Chick Peas Market Size
The Middle East and Africa chick peas market size was valued at USD 9.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 12.93 billion by 2034 from USD 10.07 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 3.17%.
MARKET OVERVIEW
Chickpeas offer vitamins, nutrients, and fiber and also raise the folate and manganese content. Chickpeas production needs well-drained soil which is best suited for high yield. The chickpeas require proper aeration to maintain the quality of storage and should be checked a period of interval to prevent spoilage. The chickpeas are available in varieties bifurcated on the basis of taste, color, and seed size. The most commonly used ones are light-colored chickpeas called Kabuli and small-sized dark colored ones called desi type.
Chickpeas offer some of health benefits such as the supply of antioxidants, improved blood regulation, decreased cardiovascular risks, and support to the digestive tract. The health benefits offered assist in the growth of Middle East and Africa chickpeas market. The demand for restoration of soil also supports in the growth of the Middle East and African chickpeas market. However, the crops are highly dependent on proper water supply and hence lack of rainfall might restrain the Middle East and Africa chickpeas market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
This research report on the Middle East and Africa Chick Peas market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.
By Type
- Kabuli Chickpeas
- Desi Chickpeas
By Colour
- Yellow
- Brown
- Green
- Red
By Distribution Channel
- Distributors
- Suppliers
- Online Retailers
- Offline Retailers
Middle East and Africa Chick Peas Market is segmented based on the basis of chickpeas type into Kabuli chickpeas and Desi chickpeas. On the basis of colour, the market is divided into yellow, brown, green and red. By distribution channel, the market is divided into distributors, suppliers, online retailers and offline retailers.
By Country
- South Africa
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirate
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
The market in the region can be geographically divided into Middle East and Africa regions. Factors such as various health benefits offered by chick peas and growing production are expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
KEY MARKET PLAYERS
Some of the major players in the market are Wimmera Grain Company, Arbel S.A., Bean Growers, 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., R Young Seeds Inc. and OLEGA S.A. among others.