The sowing area for Kabuli gram (chickpeas) in Canada is expected to decrease in 2025 due to low market prices and poor returns for farmers.

The decline in sowing area could lead to reduced production, but the large outstanding stock may offset this decrease, with total availability projected to rise by 11%. Despite better export prospects, the surplus stock is still expected to increase by the end of the season.

Exports of Kabuli gram from Canada are expected to decline slightly to 165,000 tonnes for the 2024-25 marketing season, compared to the previous year.

Major buyers will include the US, the European Union, and Turkey. The average export price of chickpeas is expected to fall to around $800 per tonne, due to weak global demand and ample supply.

In contrast, the US is projected to see a 21% increase in chickpea production for the 2024-25 season, reaching 256,000 tonnes, driven by a significant rise in cultivation area despite a slight decline in yield rate.