Kabuli chana exports from Canada likely to remain stuck at 1.65 lakh tonnes

22-May-2025 08:39 PM

Toronto. The Canadian Agriculture Ministry has estimated that the export of Kabuli gram during the current marketing season (August-July) of 2024-25 will remain at 1.65 lakh tonnes, the same level as the 2023-24 season.

This stagnation is attributed to a decline in demand from major markets such as the United States and Turkey. Despite increased supply and availability, exports are not expected to rise, leading to a rapid buildup of surplus stock by the end of the marketing season.

Due to weak global demand, the average price of Kabuli gram is projected to fall significantly to $765 per tonne during this period.

Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, sowing of Kabuli gram has begun in Canada, but the sowing area is expected to decline slightly compared to 2024-25.

This is because farmers are likely to earn lower returns from Kabuli gram compared to alternative crops. As in previous years, the majority of cultivation will be concentrated in Saskatchewan, with additional areas in Alberta.

Total production of Kabuli gram in Canada is projected to decrease by 8 percent to 2.65 lakh tonnes in 2025-26, primarily due to a lower average yield rate.

However, due to high carryover stock, total availability during the season is expected to rise by 16 percent. This will increase the volume of exportable stock and shipments,

although surplus stock is still expected to remain at the end of the season. The average price of Kabuli gram is expected to decline slightly further to around $750 per tonne.