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Global Chickpea Flour Market Forecast 2034 | Growth & Demand Trends

  • Writer: Pallavi Garudkar
    Pallavi Garudkar
  • 3 hours ago
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According to Fortune Business Insights the global chickpea flour market size was valued at USD 3,157.25 million in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 3,348.10 million in 2026 to USD 5,853.94 million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.23% during the forecast period. The chickpea flour market comprises flour produced from chickpeas, including desi and kabuli varieties. Chickpea flour is widely valued for its high protein content, dietary fiber, and naturally gluten-free properties. It is increasingly used as an alternative to wheat flour in bakery products, snacks, ready-to-eat foods, meat substitutes, and functional food formulations.

Market Drivers

  • Growing demand for gluten-free and plant-based foods

  • Rising awareness of high-protein and fiber-rich diets

  • Increasing use in clean-label and functional food products

  • Expansion of ready-to-eat and convenience food categories

  • Sustainable crop cultivation supporting steady raw material supply

Market Restraints

  • Higher cost compared to conventional cereal flours

  • Dependence on agricultural yield and climate conditions

  • Limited consumer awareness in certain emerging markets

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

  • Beige Chickpea Flour – Dominant segment due to broad usage in bakery, snacks, and plant-based products

  • Other Variants – Niche segment driven by innovation in specialty formulations

By Application

  • Food & Beverages – Largest application area, covering bakery, snacks, confectionery, and meat alternatives

  • Animal Feed – Growing adoption as a nutrient-rich feed ingredient

  • Others – Includes specialty and industrial uses

By Nature

  • Conventional Chickpea Flour – Holds the larger share due to cost efficiency and large-scale production

  • Organic Chickpea Flour – Fastest-growing segment driven by clean-label and premium food demand

By Distribution Channel

  • Offline Retail – Supermarkets, specialty stores, and wholesale channels dominate sales

  • Online Retail – Rapidly growing channel due to expanding e-commerce platforms and consumer convenience

Regional Insights

  • Asia Pacific:

    • Leading market driven by high chickpea consumption and large-scale cultivation, particularly in India

  • North America:

    • Strong growth supported by gluten-free trends and rising adoption of plant-based diets

  • Europe:

    • Increasing use in bakery and specialty food products with clean-label positioning

  • South America:

    • Moderate growth supported by demand for healthy snacks and processed foods

  • Middle East & Africa:

    • Emerging market driven by traditional food usage and rising health awareness

Key Market Trends

  • Increased use of chickpea flour in plant-based meat alternatives

  • Development of improved texture and functional formulations

  • Growing preference for organic and minimally processed flours

  • Expansion of online sales channels for specialty ingredients

List of Key Chickpea Flour Companies Profiled

  • Ingredion Incorporated (S.)

  • Archer Daniels Midland (U.S.)

  • AGT Food and Ingredients (Canada)

  • The Scoular Company (U.S.)

  • Batory Foods (U.S.)

  • Anchor Ingredients (U.S.)

  • Nutriati Inc. (U.S.)

Key Industry Developments:

  • October 2024: PepsiCo completed its USD 1.2 billion acquisition of Mexican‑American better‑for‑you brand Siete Foods, adding grain‑free products such as chickpea flour tortillas to its snacking and meal portfolio.

  • October 2024: Nestlé’s “culinary innovations focused on protein” initiative included a notable India launch where chickpea flour (besan) is used as the base for new high‑protein MAGGI noodles, alongside other regional protein-focused launches such as Vital Pursuit frozen meals in the U.S. and affordable plant-based solutions in Latin America and Africa.

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