Who buys kabuli chickpeas in Kathmandu
Buyer sectors in Kathmandu relevant to kabuli chickpeas: hotel/HORECA.
- Trade hub: Asan / Indra Chowk / New Road (traditional wholesale & retail), Kalimati Fruit & Vegetable Market (national produce wholesale), Teku (hardware), Chobhar Dry Port, Balaju Industrial District, Bagmati corridor
- Trade hub: Thamel (tourist retail)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Kabuli Chickpeas for Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?
Asan / Indra Chowk / New Road (traditional wholesale & retail), Kalimati Fruit & Vegetable Market (national produce wholesale), Teku (hardware), Chobhar Dry Port, Balaju Industrial District, Bagmati corridor; Thamel (tourist retail).
Can you deliver kabuli chickpeas door-to-door in Kathmandu?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Nepal 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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