Sluggish Pea Market – Prospects for Increased Sowing

23-Apr-2026 06:03 PM

Regina. The pea market in Canada remains quiet. Due to sluggish trading activity, no significant price fluctuations are being observed. Producers currently hold substantial stocks, and sowing for the new crop has already commenced. It is anticipated that there will be a slight increase in the acreage dedicated to peas.

While the removal of tariffs in China had raised expectations for increased imports of Canadian peas, the market is currently facing an uphill battle to realize this potential. Consequently, farmers find themselves in a state of uncertainty.

In India, prices for yellow peas remain soft; furthermore, due to the robust supply and availability of chickpeas, the pace of yellow pea imports into the country has slowed down.

A 30 percent import duty is currently applicable on yellow peas imported into India. In Western Canada, the delivered price for yellow peas has remained stable at around $8.50 per bushel, whereas green pea prices are encountering strong resistance in their attempt to rise above the $10 per bushel mark.

Prices for Maple peas are reported to range between $11 and $13 per bushel, varying based on location, variety, and delivery timeframe. The new pea crop is expected to arrive in August and September.