Who buys kabuli chickpeas in Pretoria (Tshwane)
Buyer sectors in Pretoria (Tshwane) relevant to kabuli chickpeas: HORECA.
- Trade hub: Rosslyn automotive hub / Tshwane Automotive SEZ, Tshwane Fresh Produce Market, Marabastad trading, Laudium, Silverton / Waltloo industrial
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Kabuli Chickpeas for Pretoria (Tshwane) 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 South Africa
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Import permit | DALRRD | Import permit; PSC/vet certificate |
| Labelling | Dept of Health | R.146 labelling; R.3337 (2023) updates |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does kabuli chickpeas take to reach Pretoria (Tshwane) from India?
About 12-18 days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Durban, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Pretoria (Tshwane)?
Rosslyn automotive hub / Tshwane Automotive SEZ, Tshwane Fresh Produce Market, Marabastad trading, Laudium, Silverton / Waltloo industrial.
Can you deliver kabuli chickpeas door-to-door in Pretoria (Tshwane)?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in South Africa handles customs clearance.
Which South Africa registration is needed?
Import permit (DALRRD); Labelling (Dept of Health).
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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