Chickpeas: crop could be smaller

March 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

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.

Differences in quality determine prices

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

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Pulses
Mar 17, 2025
NEW DELHI. Recent production estimates are lower than expected for chickpeas in India. Question, however, is in how far this will spark a turnaround.
Pulses
Mar 10, 2025
NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The dynamics on the Indian chickpea market leave a lot to be desired, and even the upcoming wedding season will probably do little to change this. It is time for Canadian suppliers to tap into new markets.
Fruit and Vegetables
Mar 5, 2025
BEIJING. Prices on the markets for Chinese kidney beans are significantly lower than last month. Adzuki beans have also become cheaper, while a different picture is emerging for mung beans.