Canadian producers are not willing to sell their stock of Kabuli gram at lower prices

19-Jun-2025 08:31 PM

Regina. In Canadian markets, the price of Kabuli gram has remained stable but at lower levels. High-quality, large-sized Kabuli gram of the Number 2 grade is currently priced at 36–38 cents per pound, while smaller grain varieties are trading around 32 cents per pound.

The expected price for better quality Kabuli gram from the next crop is also reported to be in the range of 32–33 cents per pound.

This is a sharp drop from last year when top-quality gram was priced above 50 cents per pound. Due to this price decline, most Canadian producers are reluctant to release their stock at current rates.

There is a general perception among producers that there is still sufficient time to sell existing stocks. The new crop will only begin arriving in the market in about one and a half to two months, and until then, market conditions will be shaped by weather developments.

If weather and rainfall conditions remain favourable, prices may stay subdued. However, if crop damage is anticipated due to poor weather, a price increase may follow.

Although there is still uncertainty regarding the area under Kabuli gram cultivation in Canada, reports indicate a confirmed increase in acreage in the United States—one of the major buyers of Canadian Kabuli gram. If American production rises, imports from Canada may decline.

Another factor to watch is the customs duty status on Canadian products entering the U.S. after July 1, which could further influence trade dynamics.

Meanwhile, demand from other importing nations will also play a key role in determining prices. In Canada’s major Kabuli gram growing regions, timely and adequate rainfall is now crucial for crop development and final yields.