Identifiers
Chickpea protein is classified under HS Code 3504.00. This falls under Chapter 35: Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes, specifically Heading 3504 (Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed), under subheading: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included, hide powder, whether or not chromed.
* The data below is specific to the HS code, not the ingredient.
Suppliers
780
Across 55 countries
Shipments
11,765
from 2015 to 2026
Total weight
269.7M kg
26,151 TEU · standard 20-foot container units
Last shipment
6 months ago
Last updated at Feb 25, 2026
Growth
↑ 50%
Trade under 3504.00 has increased by 50% over the past 6 months
Trade activity under HS 3504 indicates a large, active protein supply chain, with 780 suppliers, 11,765 shipments, and 269.6 million kg moved since 2015. However, this is not chickpea-protein-specific; the code covers diverse protein substances, including gelatin, soy, and other plant/animal proteins. The presence of major protein processors like Roquette and Dezhou Ruikang suggests significant plant-protein flows, but chickpea protein cannot be isolated from this data. Business implication: use this as a broad protein-market signal, not a chickpea-specific demand indicator.
HS 3504 covers peptones, protein derivatives, and other protein substances not elsewhere specified, including hide powder. This scope is broad and includes gelatin, collagen, soy, and other plant/animal proteins, as evidenced by suppliers like Rousselot (gelatin) and Roquette (starch/protein). The classification does not distinguish chickpea protein from other proteins, and some listed entities are logistics or non-food companies, indicating trade misclassification. Formulation implication: do not rely on this HS code for chickpea-specific sourcing; verify product specifications directly with suppliers.
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The supplier landscape appears fragmented, with 780 suppliers and no single dominant player. Top suppliers like Roquette (461 shipments) and Dezhou Ruikang (302 shipments) show higher activity, but many others have fewer than 50 shipments. This suggests a diversified market with multiple mid-sized players. However, the data includes non-protein and logistics firms, so the true concentration of chickpea protein suppliers is unclear. Business implication: multiple sourcing options exist, but due diligence is required to filter for actual chickpea protein manufacturers.
Key supply risks include the inability to confirm chickpea-specific sourcing from HS 3504 data, as the code covers gelatin, soy, and other proteins. Suppliers like Nitta Gelatin and Gelita are gelatin producers, not chickpea protein sources. Additionally, some listed entities are logistics or unrelated companies, indicating potential misclassification. Further diligence should verify each supplier's product portfolio, certifications, and actual chickpea protein capacity. This is critical to avoid supply chain disruptions from relying on non-chickpea sources.
Key sourcing geographies include China (219 suppliers, 1,666 shipments), Belgium (43 suppliers, 1,876 shipments), and Brazil (39 suppliers, 2,590 shipments), with Australia and Germany also significant. These lanes suggest a mix of Asian and European protein supply, with China as a major supplier base. However, since HS 3504 includes gelatin and other proteins, these lanes are not chickpea-specific. For chickpea protein, further supplier-level verification is needed to confirm actual product origin and trade routes.
By shipment count
Brazil
2,590 shipments
39 suppliers
35.5M kg total weight
Belgium
1,876 shipments
43 suppliers
52.6M kg total weight
China
1,666 shipments
219 suppliers
31.3M kg total weight
Australia
963 shipments
19 suppliers
48.5M kg total weight
South Korea
764 shipments
20 suppliers
14.7M kg total weight
Germany
437 shipments
39 suppliers
11.4M kg total weight
Spain
416 shipments
44 suppliers
9.4M kg total weight
Netherlands
383 shipments
37 suppliers
11.3M kg total weight
United Kingdom
342 shipments
25 suppliers
3.9M kg total weight
India
325 shipments
36 suppliers
8.7M kg total weight