Chickpeas

Egyptian Chickpeas – Versatile and Ready for Export

Grown in Egypt’s fertile soil and processed to meet top export standards, enjoy our protein-rich chickpeas with a creamy texture and nutty taste.

From retail packaging to large-scale processing, Egyptian chickpeas offer consistent quality and competitive pricing, making them a preferred choice for importers and distributors worldwide. PEI Trade delivers quality you can trust.






    Premium Egyptian Chickpeas – High-Quality Chickpeas for Export

    PEI Trade offers top-grade Egyptian chickpeas known for their nutty flavor, creamy texture, and high nutritional value. Grown in Egypt’s rich, fertile lands under sustainable farming practices, our chickpeas meet global export standards and cater to the increasing demand for plant-based protein. With PEI Trade, you get consistent quality, competitive prices, and reliable international delivery year-round.

    Why Choose Egyptian Chickpeas?

    ✔ Large size, smooth skin, and uniform color
    ✔ Harvested and processed using advanced techniques
    ✔ Meets international food safety and export certifications
    ✔ Cost-effective with flexible bulk packaging options
    ✔ Year-round availability for consistent supply

    Why Import Chickpeas from PEI Trade?

    ✔ Export-Grade Quality: Hand-selected and sorted to international standards
    ✔ Flexible Packaging: Options ranging from 25kg sacks to retail-ready packs
    ✔ Certified & Compliant: Full export documentation, traceability, and phytosanitary certification
    ✔ Logistics Efficiency: Fast handling, secure shipping, and timely delivery worldwide
    ✔ Cost Advantage: Competitive pricing backed by Egypt’s strong agricultural production

    Importing Chickpeas from Egypt – Easy and Reliable

    PEI Trade ensures seamless export of chickpeas with full support in phytosanitary certification, logistics, and regulatory compliance. We offer custom packaging, quality inspection, and fast delivery to meet your import needs efficiently and professionally.

    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    071320
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Dry field crop; exportable year-round (new crop typically Q4-Q1).
    ● Size / Count:
    Calibers typically 7-9 mm (or as per buyer requirement).
    ● Lead Time:
    7-10 working days from order confirmation and receipt of advance / LC to prepare, inspect and load containers.
    ● Minimum Order:
    One full 40' container per product (mixed loads may be possible subject to confirmation).
    ● Grade:
    Export quality, Class I / Class II, with sizing and visual quality agreed with the buyer before packing.
    ● Payment Terms:
    LC at sight; or TT 30% advance and 70% against scanned shipping documents (balance before release of originals).
    ● Price Basis & Validity:
    Indicative prices only; final price to be confirmed daily according to market, packing specification and destination, and fixed only in the formal offer/proforma invoice.
    ● Post-Harvest Treatments:
    Multiple stages of cleaning, grading, color sorting and metal detection before packing.

    Packaging & Logistics

    ● Unit Net Mass:
    Typical options: 25 kg or 50 kg net per PP bag.
    ● Estimated Net Weight per Container:
    Approx. 24-26 MT net per 40' dry container (floor-loaded or palletized).
    ● Primary Packaging:
    New polypropylene (PP) woven bags, typically 25 kg or 50 kg net, palletized or floor-loaded.
    ● Unit Gross Mass:
    Net weight plus approx. 0.8-1.2 kg for carton/bag and packing materials (varies by configuration).
    ● Pre-Cooling:
    Not required - loaded as dry ambient cargo with suitable ventilation.
    ● Ports of Loading (POL):
    Main Egyptian export ports: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna (port selection depends on schedule and destination).

    Quality & Docs

    ● Grade Basis:
    Based on size, color, cleanliness and external appearance; internal quality and sugar/starch levels checked according to product and market.
    ● Defect Tolerances:
    Final tolerances to be agreed per contract; typically max 5-8% minor defects, 0% decay/rot and 0% foreign matter in packed product.
    ● MRL Compliance
    Produce sourced to comply with EU and GCC MRL requirements; recent residue analyses and farm/packhouse documentation available on request.
    ● Traceability:
    Full traceability from farm through packhouse to container, using lot numbers and carton/bag coding.
    ● Certifications:
    Official Phytosanitary Certificate and quality/health inspection as standard; additional private certifications (GlobalG.A.P., ISO, HACCP, BRC etc.) available depending on supplier and lot.
    ● Shipping Marks:
    As per buyer artwork and instructions (brand, product, size, crop year, origin, packing date, barcodes and handling marks).
    ● Shipping Documents:
    Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin and Bill of Lading; any additional documents required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.