Peas and lentils: significantly lower production
July 22, 2026 at 4:57 PM ,
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Pea market awaits fresh impetus
The Canadian pea market continues to show subdued activity, although the supply outlook is improving. Spot market prices have shown only minor changes so far. Whilst prices for yellow peas from the old crop are holding steady at CAD 7.50 to 8.00/bu FOB farm, bids for the new crop are slightly higher, as reported by the experts at Rayglen Commodities. Demand for green peas remains limited, although there are still occasional purchase offers for both old and new crop. Offers for maple peas are becoming increasingly rare, and buyers are paying closer attention to the specific variety.
In May, Canada exported around 164,000 mt of peas. This brings total exports since the start of the year to 2.4 million mt, exceeding last year’s level. China remains the main buyer following the lifting of import duties on Canadian peas. However, uncertainty has arisen due to China’s provisional anti-dumping duty of 73.5% on Canadian pea starch, which has been in force since 1 July. As this market accounts for only a small proportion of Canadian pea exports and trade in whole dry peas continues unabated, attention is now focused on whether this is an isolated measure or whether further trade restrictions will follow.
Canadian production well below last year’s level
Statistics Canada estimates this year’s dry pea production in Canada at just under 3 million mt, which would correspond to a yield of 2.42 mt/ha on an acreage of just under 1.226 million hectares. This would mean production is significantly lower than last year’s (2025: 3.934 million mt), but would be roughly on a par with that of 2024.
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Dry peas, Canada |
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Year |
Production (mt) |
Acreage (ha) |
Yield(mt/ha) |
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2022 |
3,423,266 |
1,348,000 |
2.540 |
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2023 |
2,608,833 |
1,199,600 |
2.175 |
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2024 |
2,997,354 |
1,280,700 |
2.340 |
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2025 |
3,934,217 |
1,382,500 |
2.846 |
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2026 |
2,966,678* |
1,225,900 |
2.420 |
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Statistics Canada / updated 30/06/2026 *unofficial estimate |
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Lentil market remains under pressure
The Canadian lentil market continues to weaken during the summer months. Market players are currently taking a relaxed view given the above-average levels of carry-over stocks from the last crop, which is why current stock levels are having little impact on market activity. Attention is increasingly shifting from crop volumes to the quality of the new crop.
For small green lentils, prices for no 1 quality goods are holding steady, whilst no 2 qualities are trading at lower levels. The market for large green lentils remains quiet overall. Interest in Extra 3 quality has improved slightly, whilst demand for standard no 3 goods remains limited. Trade in no 2 quality large green lentils is also subdued.
Yields are lower than last year
Activity on the red lentil market has also remained subdued in recent weeks. Trades have been few and far between. This week, the first deals for the new crop were concluded at a slightly lower price than for the old crop. Overall, the lentil market is likely to remain quiet until the start of the harvest or until weather conditions begin to have a more significant impact on crop quality or production potential, according to Rayglen Commodities.
Statistics Canada estimates this year’s lentil production at just over 2.24 million mt, significantly lower than last year. With an acreage of 1.579 million ha, yields would stand at 1.42 mt/ha; in 2025, they were 1.93 mt/ha. As with dry peas, lentil production would also be roughly on a par with that of 2024.
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Lentils, Canada |
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Year |
Production (mt) |
Acreage (ha) |
Yield(mt/ha) |
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2022 |
2,330,638 |
1,715,100 |
1.359 |
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2023 |
1,801,109 |
1,460,300 |
1.233 |
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2024 |
2,431,284 |
1,692,800 |
1.436 |
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2025 |
3,363,216 |
1,742,800 |
1.930 |
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2026 |
2,242,180* |
1,579,000 |
1.420 |
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Statistics Canada / updated 30/06/2026 *unofficial estimate |
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