Who buys kabuli chickpeas in Chittagong (Chattogram)
Buyer sectors in Chittagong (Chattogram) relevant to kabuli chickpeas: C&F agents & importers (Khatunganj - largest commodity wholesale market in BD: spices.
- Trade hub: Khatunganj & Chaktai (commodity wholesale: spices, pulses, rice, edible oil), Reazuddin Bazar, Chattogram Port, Chittagong EPZ & Karnaphuli EPZ, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (Mirsarai SEZ), Kalurghat industrial area, Sitakunda ship-breaking yards
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Kabuli Chickpeas for Chittagong (Chattogram) buyers: typical specification
| 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) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Chittagong (Chattogram)?
Khatunganj & Chaktai (commodity wholesale: spices, pulses, rice, edible oil), Reazuddin Bazar, Chattogram Port, Chittagong EPZ & Karnaphuli EPZ, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (Mirsarai SEZ), Kalurghat industrial area, Sitakunda ship-breaking yards.
Can you deliver kabuli chickpeas door-to-door in Chittagong (Chattogram)?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Bangladesh handles customs clearance.
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.
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