Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/
Weather risks meet a more balanced global market

This discussion examined supply prospects across major producing regions, with particular attention on Australia, the world's largest desi chickpea exporter. Panelists noted that dry planting conditions and the potential impact of El Niño could significantly reduce Australian production compared to last season, making weather developments in the coming months a key factor for the global market.

Experts also highlighted the stabilizing influence of India's domestic production, government buffer stocks and continued imports, alongside growing supplies from origins such as Tanzania, Ethiopia and Russia. While demand remains solid in key consuming markets including India, Pakistan and the Middle East, a more diversified global supply base and the availability of substitute pulses are likely to limit extreme price volatility, even as weather and policy developments continue to shape market direction.

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