Kabuli Chickpea Prices Strengthened by Robust Demand for High-Quality Produce

30-Apr-2026 08:36 PM

Vancouver. Driven by strong demand for high-quality, large-seeded Kabuli chickpeas in major importing nations, prices for the commodity have remained firm for an extended period across North America's three key producing countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States (USA).

The price for Grade No. 2 Kabuli chickpeas has improved to reach 27 cents per pound (lb), while contracts for the upcoming new crop are currently being finalized at a benchmark level of 25 cents per pound.

Conversely, in the Indian market, prices for Kabuli chickpeas are observed to be either weak or stable due to sluggish trading activity. Although the country does not hold an excessively large stock—which might otherwise prove burdensome for producers—trading momentum has slowed somewhat as it is currently not the peak season for consumption.

In Western Canada, farmers hold substantial stocks of lower-quality Kabuli chickpeas, creating supply pressure on the feed market. Consequently, the price of chickpeas utilized for animal feed has declined to the range of 9–10 cents per pound.

Meanwhile, in the United States, the acreage dedicated to Kabuli chickpea cultivation is estimated to have contracted by 7 percent, shrinking to 499,000 acres. There, prices are receiving strong support due to the limited availability of high-quality produce.