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Chickpeas: crop could be smaller

March 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Unusually high temperatures in January may have caused the Indian chickpea crop to be smaller than expected, which should at least support prices. In Canada, US tariffs continue to be the No 1 issue.

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The pressure on the Indian chickpea market continues and prices have fallen again by USD 10/mt compared to last week. However, market players indicate that there is a prospect of some stabilisation, as the coming production is expected to be around 17% lower than originally reckoned, which should provide some support for prices. Unusually high temperatures in January caused the grains in the pods to dry out prematurely, resulting in lower yields. As supply expectations have adjusted, traders now believe there is little room fo

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