Kabuli Chickpeas to China at a glance
- Trade agreement
- No FTA. Both are in the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) — limited tariff concessions; India restricts FDI (Press Note 3) and applies many QCOs/anti-dumping duties [S7 — not mentioned; S9]
The China market for Indian kabuli chickpeas
China is one of the largest destinations for India's pulses exports: about US$67.3 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share in the official export data.
Indian community in China (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 56,131 (NRI 43,431 + PIO 12,700; excludes Hong Kong).
Kabuli Chickpeas specification for China 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 China
Typical sea transit from India: 14–20 d to Shanghai/Ningbo; 12–16 d to Shenzhen via Singapore/Colombo (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 China is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in China
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | Port of Shanghai (Yangshan Deep-Water & Waigaoqiao) - world's largest container port · Sha | Indian HORECA (small), pharma/API traders, chemicals & dyes |
| Beijing | Tianjin Port, ~150 km inland · Beijing Capital (PEK) & Beijing Daxing (PKX) | HORECA, pharma/API & biotech buyers, IT/engineering |
| Shenzhen | Port of Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan) - world top-5 container port · Shenzhen Bao'an | Indian HORECA (small), electronics/component sourcing agents, EV & battery supply chain |
| Guangzhou | Port of Guangzhou (Nansha) · Guangzhou Baiyun International (CAN) - major cargo hub | apparel & textile wholesalers (Baima, Shisanhang), leather & footwear traders |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to China take?
Typically 14–20 d to Shanghai/Ningbo; 12–16 d to Shenzhen via Singapore/Colombo (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does China have a trade agreement with India?
No FTA. Both are in the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) — limited tariff concessions; India restricts FDI (Press Note 3) and applies many QCOs/anti-dumping duties [S7 — not mentioned; S9] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
How much kabuli chickpeas does China buy from India?
India's exports of pulses to China were about US$67.3 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. China 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.
Related guides
Request a quote: kabuli chickpeas to China
Tell us grade, quantity and your port in China. We quote CIF/CFR with full export documentation.