Statistics Canada projected greater production for dry peas, lentils and chickpeas, as well as declines in dry beans, in its satellite/model-based crop estimates released on Aug. 28, 2025.
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Pulse Weekly: Canadian pulse production to rise in 2025-26
Pulse Weekly: Exports down month-to-month
Exports for 2024-25 remain solid
Canadian pulse exports were down in June, but remain solid with one month left in the 2024-25 marketing year, according to Statistics Canada.
U.S. pulse group commits to doubling production in five years
USA Pulses new name for organization
The pulse industry in the United States has plans to double production and consumption of pulse crops by 2030, USA Pulses announced at their annual conference held in Spokane, Washington, July 7-10.
Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in April
China the largest destination despite tariffs
Canadian pea exports were up in April, with China the largest destination despite new trade barriers, according to the latest Statistics Canada data.
Pulse weekly: Lentil/pea bids soften in Western Canada
Tariff uncertainty in background
Lentil and pea bids in Western Canada have softened over the past month, as all agricultural markets react to ongoing global trade uncertainty.
Pulse weekly: Canadian pulse exports slow down in December
Market waiting to see if India extends duty free yellow pea policy
Canadian pea and lentil exports slowed down in December compared to the previous month, although year-to-date movement remains solid as India remains in the market for the time being.
Pulse weekly: Slight Canadian acreage shifts expected in 2025
More peas and lentils, less chickpeas and beans
Total Canadian pulse plantings are expected to hold relatively steady in 2025, with Canadian farmers seeding more peas and lentils while cutting area to chickpeas and edible beans, according to early estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released Jan. 20.
India top destination for Canadian peas/lentils through October
India was the top customer for Canadian peas and lentils through the first three months of the 2024/25 marketing year, with total exports of both pulse crops running well ahead of the year ago pace.
Pulse Weekly: Smaller chickpeas leading to lower prices
Western Canada produced a greater proportion of 8-mm Kabuli chickpeas in its 2024-25 chickpea crop than in other years, which may lead to a price gap between eight mm and nine mm chickpeas on the market.
Largest Canadian chickpea crop in over two decades
Canadian chickpea production hit its largest level in over two decades in 2024, although the increased supplies have cut into prices.
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