Kabuli Chickpeas to Bangladesh at a glance
- Trade agreement
- SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) + India's duty-free quota-free LDC scheme (Bangladesh graduates from LDC Nov 2026 — preferences change); bilateral CEPA talks launched 2023 stalled after 2024 political change; 2025 po
The Bangladesh market for Indian kabuli chickpeas
Bangladesh is one of the largest destinations for India's pulses exports: about US$170.1 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share in the official export data.
Bangladesh took 21.86% of India's pulses exports in FY2024-25 (APEDA), mainly desi chickpeas and lentil-type pulses; demand swings with its own crop.
Indian community in Bangladesh (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 8,560 (NRI 8,550 + PIO 10).
Kabuli Chickpeas specification for Bangladesh orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Size | 42-44, 44-46, 58-60, 60-62, 75-80 count per ounce or 8-12 mm screen (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 12-13% (typical) |
| Admixture / foreign matter | ≤ 0.5% (typical) |
| Damaged / weevilled | ≤ 1-2% (typical) |
| Splits | ≤ 1-2% (typical) |
| Processing | Machine cleaned, sortexed, double polished (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping kabuli chickpeas to Bangladesh
Typical sea transit from India: 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days.
Container loading (estimate): 20' about 22-25 MT bagged, 40' HC about 25-26 MT (weight-limited).
Quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA; CIF Bangladesh is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Bangladesh
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Chittagong (Chattogram) | Chattogram Port (Chittagong Port Authority; ~90% of Bangladesh seaborne trade) / Matarbari | C&F agents & importers (Khatunganj - largest commodity wholesale market in BD: spices, pulses, edible oil |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Bangladesh take?
Typically 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Bangladesh have a trade agreement with India?
SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) + India's duty-free quota-free LDC scheme (Bangladesh graduates from LDC Nov 2026 — preferences change); bilateral CEPA talks launched 2023 stalled after 2024 political change; 2025 port-restriction measures by both sides — verify land-port routes before quoting [S7 — not mentioned; S9] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
How much kabuli chickpeas does Bangladesh buy from India?
India's exports of pulses to Bangladesh were about US$170.1 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share published in India's official export data. That line includes products other than kabuli chickpeas.
Which HS code applies to kabuli chickpeas from India?
Usually HS 071320. Bangladesh applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
What does 42-44 count mean?
It is the number of chickpeas per ounce (28.35 g); a lower count means larger seeds. 42-44 is a bold premium grade.
Do you supply desi chickpeas and chana dal too?
Yes, desi (brown) chickpeas and split chana dal can be supplied for South Asian diaspora markets alongside kabuli grades.
When is the new crop available?
The Indian rabi chickpea harvest runs roughly February-April; new-crop shipments start from about April.
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