Chickpea market is expected to experience increased competition in Asia amid high supply

Global chickpea production is projected to grow in the global chickpea market: according to IGC estimates, it could reach 17.8 million tonnes this season (up 1.6% from 2024/25). However, intense competition is expected in the Asian market, which could further depress prices.

For example, in Australia, a key global supplier, chickpea production is projected to increase to 2.5 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season (up 0.2 million tonnes from 2024/25), with the country’s export potential primarily realized in the Indian and Pakistani markets. Tanzania, a major supplier of chickpeas to Asia and a zero-duty import tax on Indian chickpeas, could also compete with Australia in the Indian market. (The import tax on Indian chickpeas has been 10% since April 2025, but India offers duty-free relief for least developed countries.) Regarding Tanzania, it’s worth noting that the country’s gross chickpea harvest in 2025/26 is expected to be around 170,000-180,000 tonnes, down from 135,000 tonnes the previous season.

Market participants note that, if current trade policies are maintained, Indian importers will see Desi chickpea prices in the range of $450-470/tonne CNF by the end of the year, compared to $470-480/tonne CNF currently. Lower prices in India are expected to weigh on the Pakistani market as well.

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