Canned Chickpeas Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Dry Beans, And, Wet Beans), By Application (Online, and, Offline), and Regional Insights and Forecast to 2033

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CANNED CHIKCKPEAS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global canned chickpeas market was valued at approximately USD 0.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 0.84 billion in 2025, reaching USD 1.26 billion by 2033, with a projected CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2033.

Chickpeas canned are easy to use and very handy food items for quick and healthy meals can be prepared. Vegetarians will love the proteins and fibers packed into them while anyone who is conscious about their diet will benefit from the nutrients packed into them.

As a result, these convenient legumes doubtlessly help to reduce cooking time and are used in salads, soups, stews, and dips, such as hummus. They possess a relatively bland, though distinctive, nutty taste that augments most herbs and spices and nearly all forms of cooking. Chickpeas canned and priced low are very convenient to use in order to create delicious meals within a short amount of time with fewer amounts of preparations.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Lockdowns and Food Shortages during COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the market experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden market growth reflected by the rise in CAGR is attributable to the market’s growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Lockdowns due to COVID-19 greatly increased the demand for canned chickpeas because they are a non-perishable, healthy food item. Their convenience for improved home cooking occasioned by the COVID 19 pandemic significantly boosted their sales across the world. The prerequisites of the supply chains became disturbed for the first time and this affected the manufacturing and delivering process, however the producers continued to grow up in order to meet the increased new demand. Thus, the market experienced growth even during the pandemic.

LATEST TREND

Ease of Using Flavored and Seasoned Chickpeas to Drive Market Growth

Shelf-stable chickpeas are having the opposite effect, given the growing concern with healthy eating. A few of the newer products are organic low sodium and appeal to the clean eating population. Flavored and seasoned products are being preferred due to ease of use and rich taste for snack or to be used for quick cooking. The market is also being influenced by sustainability, for example, looking for biodegradable packaging and responsibly sourced chickpeas. New dishes and cuisines are developed and chickpeas can appear in everything from Middle Eastern to Mediterranean foods due to the increased culinary importance of the product.

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CANNED CHIKCKPEAS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on Type, the global market can be categorized into dry beans, and, wet beans

• Dry Beans: Dried beans have a long shelf life, but are recommended to be cooked after washing and boiling. They are legumes that are packed with nutrients.

• Wet Beans: Wet beans are fresh or canned ready to use legumes ideal for fast and easy preparation of meals.

By Application

Based on application, the global market can be categorized into online, and, offline

• Online: Technological advancement allows consumers to access the product and service offerd in online stores aimed at purchasing goods and services on the Internet.

• Offline: Offline channels have to do with normal shopping that involves going to a store or markets to make purchases.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Driving Factors

Increasing Concern for Health and Nutritional Value of Foods to boost the Market Growth

Increasing concern for the health and nutritional value of the foods that is consumed is one of the factors that are boosting the demand for canned chickpeas. It has become more popular for consumers to consume plant protein, making it common for consumer to use canned chickpeas because they are a source of protein and fiber. A boost of their versatility, which will let them be fitting for all sorts of cuisines, including the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ones, is the final factor that extends the desirability of these food items. Canned chickpeas suit the fast lifestyle of today’s consumer, thus the marked growth of the market. All of these factors are driving the canned chickpeas market growth.

Convenience, High Shelf-Life Sustainability and Innovation in Packaging of Canned Chickpeas to Expand Market Share

Convenience, high shelf-life sustainability and innovation in packaging also play a tremendous role in the uptake of canned chickpeas. Value sensitive consumers enjoy environmentally friendly products such as those wrapped in biodegradable or recyclable material, which motivate the manufactures to embrace the environment friendly policies. In addition, the accessibility of overseas purchasing due to online grocery stores has increased the market range of consumption for canned chickpeas. The shift to consumption of natural and non-GMO foods is in line with the clean-label products propensity, which enables the category to grow constantly, not only in shop-in-shop but also in food service markets.

Restraining Factor

Increasing Market Saturation with Fresh and Frozen Peas To Impede Market Development

A key threat for the canned chickpea industry is the increasing market saturation with fresh and frozen peas also considered natural and healthy. However, the availability of organic and specialty canned chickpeas is relatively expensive for those with a low budget. Other disruptions which may affect supply chain include global events like war, climate variance, pandemic among others which affect the supply of the product. These factors pose a threat to the market growth and development. The above factors are bringing down the canned chickpeas market share.

Opportunity

New Flavors, Organic Canned Chickpeas, and Environmentally Friendly Packaging Material to Create Opportunity in the Market

There are major opportunities in the canned chickpea segment which include coming up with new flavors, organic canned chickpeas, and environmentally friendly packaging material. As the consumption of protein from plant sources gain popularity, coupled with increased awareness on healthier food options, brands can easily venture into specialized market categories such as vegan and gluten-free food items. Burgeoning demand for convenience foods and a rising chorus for chickpeas’ nutrition value present a rich opportunity for convenience food channels and foodservice.

Challenge

Market Risk, Operating Risk, And Supply Risks to Be a Potential Challenge for Consumers

Some of the many risks prevalent in the canned chickpea industry include; market risk, operating risk, and supply risk in which raw material fluctuations and supply constrains can influence production expenses. Another threat to canned foods is due to the fact that most customers like to buy foods that have been processed in the freshest manner possible. Further, concerns such as adverse impact on the environment through cans and pack gages will create pressure for shift to environmentally sustainable packaging.

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CANNED CHIKCKPEAS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

• North America

In North America, the canning of chickpeas has been on the rise primarily because of a growing market for plant-based proteins in healthy and vegetarian consumers. In addition, the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines are also on the rise for market support. Retail chains and e-commerce platforms are the major distribution channels while consumer awareness has led the manufacturers to induce environmental friendly packing.

• Europe

Europe is one of the biggest consumer markets of canned chickpeas that have been on the rise due to increased awareness of derivative healthy benefits of legumes and products from plant based diets. The demand in the Mediterranean nation, where chickpea or garbanzo is a staple food such as Spain, Italy and Greece is particularly high. Also, organic products, and sustainable sourcing as vehicles forward has encouraged the region to play a significant role.

• Asia

In Asia alone, the canned chickpea market is increasingly growing as people embrace western diets and the growing preference of people for plant proteins. Chickpeas find ready demand in India because of the country’s large vegetarian populace; however, sourcing fresh chickpeas is easier. But canned chickpeas are slowly but steadily finding place in the urban market due to the convenience factor.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Industry Players Shaping the Market through Innovation and Market Expansion

Key industry players are shaping the marketplace through strategic innovation and market expansion. These companies are introducing advanced techniques and processes to improve the quality and performance of their offerings. They are also expanding their product lines to include specialized variations, catering to diverse customer preferences. Additionally, they are leveraging digital platforms to increase market reach and enhance distribution efficiency. By investing in research and development, optimizing supply chain operations, and exploring new regional markets, these players are driving growth and setting trends within the market.

List Of Top Canned Chikckpeas Companies

• Furman Foods (U.S.)
• Goya Foods (U.S.)
• Delmaine Fine Foods (New Zealand)
• Cedar Foods (U.S.)
• BUSH'S Beans (U.S.)
• Ehli Dis Ticaret (Turkey)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

July 2023: The canned chickpea market saw an innovation in 2023, where a number of manufacturers launched the flavored and pre-seasoned chickpeas. This innovation was intended to meet the increasing client demand by offering them easy to consume, immediately edible products with higher risk flavors. Substitutes like spiced, roasted or savory’ chickpeas won the vote of those who were constantly seeking healthy snack foods. This trend not only increased the market beyond the canned meals range but also satisfied the new global trend of plant on-the-go snacks.

REPORT COVERAGE

SWOT analysis is presented in this work at a high level, and helpful recommendations regarding further evolvement of the market are considered. This paper takes an opportunity to review and discuss the market segments and possible applications that have the potential to influence the market growth in the future years. The work uses both, the data regarding the modern state of the market and the information on its evolution to identify the possible development trends.

The market with better portability is expected to gain high growth rates due to better consumer adoption trends, increasing application areas, and more innovative product developments. Yet, there might be some problems like, for instance, the shortage of raw materials or higher prices for them however, the growing popularity of specialized offerings and tendencies towards enhancing quality foster the growth of the market. All of them are progressing through technology and innovative strategies in developments as well as in supply chain and market.