October 23, 2025
Argentina’s chickpea harvest for 2025/26 is showing modest gains over early forecasts, according to Matías Macera of DDS Desdelsur — but with production still lower than last year, the outlook remains guarded amid unprofitable prices and tight moisture conditions.
Argentina’s chickpea production for the 2025/26 season is showing modest improvement compared to initial expectations, though total output remains well below last year’s levels. According to Matias Macera, Commercial Manager at DDS Desdelsur, the harvest is now expected to reach around 142,500 tons, up from an earlier estimate of 124,000 tons. However, the figure still represents a 17% decline from last season’s production of about 170,000 tons.
“The updated number is higher than what we presented earlier this year in Singapore at Pulses 25, but it’s still lower than last year due to unfavourable moisture during planting,” says Macera, explaining that the lack of summer rainfall hampered early sowing in key production areas.
Another reason for the increase in production with the new estimation, he says, is the increase in area for chickpeas in Santiago Del Estero.
READ THE FULL ARTICLESteady export demand keeps Argentine chickpeas on the map, even as production stays below historical highs.
With roughly 65% of the national crop now harvested and the remainder expected soon, quality indicators are satisfactory. However, moisture levels at harvest remain the key factor dictating final grading.
Lower-than-expected yields this year are linked to unfavourable planting moisture and a lack of summer rain, which slowed early sowing in major production areas.
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