Food and Beverages Research Reports Chickpeas Market Report 2017-2022 | Page 2

REPORT DESCRIPTION
Global Chickpeas Market to Reach 21.3 Million Tons by 2022
Chickpeas represent one of the most widely grown and consumed beans across the world. They are
also known as garbanzo beans and find their origin in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. They
are primarily grown in areas with temperate and semi-arid climate. Chickpeas are available in a variety
of colour, taste and seed size. While they are most commonly found in beige colour, other colours
include black, green and red.
Chickpeas have buttery texture, nutlike taste and are considered an important crop because of the
presence of fibre and all the essential vitamins and proteins. Some of the potential health benefits
offered by chickpeas include improved digestion, weight management, improved blood regulation,
decreased cardiovascular risks and increased satiety.
Chickpeas have been a part of a number of traditional diets for decades and have spread their culinary
influence all around the world. They are widely used to improve taste and enhance aroma of
numerous products such as dips, spreads, soups and sauces. Moreover, chickpea flour is increasingly
used in a variety of areas like bakery, beverages, meat, batter and breading, etc. According to a new
report by Expert Market Research, the global chickpeas market reached a volume of 15.9 Million Tons
in 2016 and is further expected to reach 21.3 Million Tons by 2022. Some of the growth inducing
factors are population growth, increasing disposable incomes, rising health consciousness, low price
and growth in the organized food retail sector.