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Chickpeas: increased demand could lead to price rally

July 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The Indian chickpea market remains calm for now. However, given the tight global supply situation, rising buying interest could cause prices to skyrocket. A large acreage is expected in Canada.

Recovery still possible

Indian market players report that the chickpea market is currently largely inactive, with only minimal domestic sales and weak export momentum. However, prices have only fallen by a nominal USD 10/mt compared to last week, and the conditions for a recovery in the near future remain in place.

Prices for unhulled chickpeas from Maharashtra, which had recently fallen to a low, are now stable. Supply from Karnataka is limited, with most of the available stocks concentrated in key markets such as Delhi. The current production estimate rema

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