News Capsule: Key highlights from the Pulses Growers Meeting in Saskatchewan, Canada
07-Feb-2026 08:42 AM
News Capsule: Key highlights from the Pulses Growers Meeting in Saskatchewan, Canada
★ On 4 February, a meeting of pulse growers was held in Saskatchewan, Canada, where it was noted that current prices are trading at low levels.
★ In the pea export market, Russia is giving tough competition to Canada, though the positive news is that China has allowed pea imports from Canada at 0% duty.
★ China will continue buying from Russia, while India has imposed a 30% import duty on peas.
★ The meeting stated that both China and India could import around 0.8 million tonnes each of peas from Canada in the 2025–26 season.
★ Canada’s pea exports in the 2026–27 season are expected at 2.97 million tonnes, down from 3.93 million tonnes in 2025–26.
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Lentils
★ Lentil production in Canada is good, while Australia’s production has been estimated at 1.91 million tonnes.
★ Canada is facing strong competition from Australia.
★ In 2026–27, acreage is expected to decline in Turkey, the United States, and Kazakhstan.
★ Canada is concerned that India may impose a 30% import duty on lentils, similar to peas.
★ Lentil production in Canada may decline in the upcoming season.