Four C Agricultural Limited exports quality Tanzanian chickpeas to UK food manufacturers, hummus producers, canning operations, and health food brands. Graded for consistency with shipments to major British ports.
The United Kingdom is one of Europe's fastest-growing chickpea markets, driven by the hummus boom, expanding plant-based food sector, and health-conscious consumer demand. British retailers stock more chickpea products than ever — from canned chickpeas to fresh hummus to chickpea-flour snacks.
Tanzanian chickpeas offer UK food manufacturers a reliable, quality-consistent supply with the clean grading and uniform sizing required for both industrial processing and retail presentation. Our 98%+ purity standard meets British food safety expectations.
Shipping from Dar es Salaam reaches Felixstowe, London Gateway, and other UK ports via the Suez Canal. We provide documentation meeting UK import requirements.
Legumes & Pulses| Product | Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) |
| Origin | Tanzania |
| Purity | 98%+ |
| Size | 7–9mm |
| Moisture | ≤ 13% |
| Splits | < 2% |
| Packaging | 25/50 kg PP bags |
| Compliance | UK food safety regulations |
Parameters can be tailored to UK canning-grade or retail-grade specifications on request.
Container Loading: 20-foot container: approximately 22–25 MT.
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Discuss Your RequirementsSupply for the UK's thriving hummus industry — the largest in Europe — producing chilled, ambient, and flavored varieties for supermarket shelves and food service.
Quality chickpeas for UK canning operations producing own-label and branded canned chickpeas and ready meals.
Ingredient for the UK's expanding plant-based food sector — chickpea flour, vegan snacks, meat alternatives, and protein-enriched products.
Graded chickpeas for supermarket own-brand ranges, health food retailers, organic stores, and online grocery platforms.
The UK chickpea market has grown significantly in the past decade, fueled by hummus consumption (the UK is Europe's largest hummus market), plant-based protein demand, and the popularity of Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines among British consumers.
UK (Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton, Liverpool)
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Yes. Quality parameters and documentation comply with UK food safety regulations. Phytosanitary and quality certificates are provided.
Absolutely. Our chickpeas are graded for uniform size, clean taste, and firm texture that UK hummus manufacturers require.
Containerized from Dar es Salaam to Felixstowe or London Gateway via Suez Canal. Approximately 25–30 days transit.
Standard minimum is one 20-foot container (approximately 22–25 MT).
Direct sourcing from Tanzanian producers eliminates intermediaries, while established freight routes to UK ensure chickpeas arrives at the most competitive total cost.
Our documentation team prepares every shipment specifically for UK import requirements — phytosanitary standards, food safety declarations, and customs documentation aligned to UK regulations.
Aggregation networks across multiple Tanzanian growing regions ensure year-round chickpeas availability. Repeat buyers benefit from seasonal supply programs with agreed quality benchmarks.
Every chickpeas consignment to UK is prepared under our export quality framework — pre-shipment inspection, accredited laboratory testing, export-grade packaging, and full documentation for UK customs clearance. We treat every shipment as a commitment to our buyer's reputation.Four C Agricultural Limited — Chickpeas Export Division
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Our export team is ready to discuss your requirements for UK. Competitive pricing, professional documentation, and reliable shipping from Dar es Salaam.