Who buys kabuli chickpeas in Mombasa
Buyer sectors in Mombasa relevant to kabuli chickpeas: HORECA (coast tourism).
- Trade hub: Port of Mombasa / Kilindini, Kongowea wholesale market (produce), Old Town & Biashara Street (textile/garment wholesale), Changamwe industrial area & Miritini, Mombasa SEZ (Dongo Kundu), Mombasa EPZ
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Kabuli Chickpeas for Mombasa 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.
Clearing kabuli chickpeas into Kenya
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Phytosanitary | KEPHIS | Import permit; PSC |
| Registration | KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board | KEBS standardisation mark; PPB registration for pharma |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does kabuli chickpeas take to reach Mombasa from India?
About 9-15 days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Mombasa, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Mombasa?
Port of Mombasa / Kilindini, Kongowea wholesale market (produce), Old Town & Biashara Street (textile/garment wholesale), Changamwe industrial area & Miritini, Mombasa SEZ (Dongo Kundu), Mombasa EPZ.
Can you deliver kabuli chickpeas door-to-door in Mombasa?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Kenya handles customs clearance.
Which Kenya registration is needed?
Phytosanitary (KEPHIS); Registration (KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board).
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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