Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Desi Chickpeas sourcing decisions with real market data
Ethiopia (33.3%) leads Desi Chickpeas supply, with India and South Africa each at 13.3%, among 15 total suppliers across 7 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Desi Chickpeas on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
18supply
Freshdi lists 18 active Desi Chickpeas supply listings as of 31 October 2026.
15companies
Freshdi has 15 active Desi Chickpeas suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 31 October 2026.
7origins
Freshdi Desi Chickpeas suppliers come from 7 countries, led by Ethiopia at 33.3%, as of 31 October 2026.
Only 15 suppliers are currently active in the Desi Chickpeas category, and none of them have updated their listings in the past 30 days — just one did in the last 90. This means the supply is stable but static, so buyers should treat each supplier as a one-time opportunity rather than a long-term source. A lack of recent updates suggests suppliers may not be adjusting to market shifts quickly, so buyers need to act fast if they’re looking for current pricing or new grades. There are just 18 listings live at the moment, which is a small catalog for a category that typically sees more volume. This limits the range of available grades, pack sizes, or certifications, so buyers with specific needs may have to reach out directly to suppliers to confirm availability. Seven countries supply Desi Chickpeas, with Ethiopia making up 33.3% of the exporters. That gives buyers a modest range of origins to choose from, which is helpful for those seeking regional variety or specific quality traits tied to Ethiopian farming practices. The spread across seven countries means buyers aren’t locked into one origin, even if Ethiopia dominates.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Desi Chickpeas suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Desi Chickpeas suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Desi Chickpeas had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, compared to 0 the month before. Only a handful of new offers appeared, so the catalog remains largely unchanged from the previous month. That means buyers see mostly the same suppliers and offers, with little shift in pricing or pack size. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
1 of the 15 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so most are long-standing. The group is dominated by sellers with a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The small number of new suppliers limits the range of options available. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
11 of 15 suppliers are verified, more than half, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. 6 of 15 list a certificate, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 2 of them, making up 33.3% of those with a certificate. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for suppliers with FDA_REGISTRATION. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.