The sowing area of ​​gram increased by 2.8 percent to 98.55 lakh hectares

29-Jan-2025 05:34 PM

It looks like there’s a significant shift in both domestic production and international imports of gram (chickpeas) in India, with the sowing area of this important pulse increasing by 2.8% this Rabi season.

At the same time, there’s a notable increase in imports, especially from Australia. Despite the rise in domestic production, the growing imports may put some pressure on gram prices, especially since yellow peas are also being considered a cheaper alternative.

The extended deadline for duty-free imports until March 2025 could further contribute to price stability.

It’s interesting that Australia's gram production is expected to be high this season, with the majority of its exports potentially heading to India. This could affect the local market dynamics significantly, especially with the surge in imports already observed this season.

What do you think the long-term impact will be on local farmers in India, considering the rising imports and better domestic production forecasts?