Global chickpea production is expected to increase in 2025/26

Global chickpea production is expected to increase in 2025/26 for the second consecutive year, as leading producers respond to growing domestic and international demand. According to the International Grains Council (IGC), the global pulse harvest will reach 17.8 million tonnes in the new season, up 1.4% from 2024/25.

“With a robust harvest providing ample supplies, aggregate end-of-season stocks are expected to increase over the forecast period,” the IGC predicts.

Furthermore, after a slight decline in 2025, global chickpea trade is expected to increase by 4.2% in 2026, reaching 3.2 million tonnes.

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