Who buys kabuli chickpeas in Muscat
Buyer sectors in Muscat relevant to kabuli chickpeas: Indian diaspora grocery & restaurants (Indians largest expat group); HORECA.
- Trade hub: SILAL central fruit & vegetable wholesale market, Khazaen Economic City (replaced Al Mawaleh in Jun 2024)
- Trade hub: Muttrah Souq & Ruwi (Indian trade district)
- Trade hub: Rusayl Industrial Estate
- Trade hub: Wadi Kabir / Ghala industrial areas
- Trade hub: Al Mazunah & KOM free zones
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Kabuli Chickpeas for Muscat 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 Muscat?
SILAL central fruit & vegetable wholesale market, Khazaen Economic City (replaced Al Mawaleh in Jun 2024); Muttrah Souq & Ruwi (Indian trade district); Rusayl Industrial Estate.
Can you deliver kabuli chickpeas door-to-door in Muscat?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Oman 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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