The Canadian pulse market is now moving from the old crop into the new growing season. While global demand remains active, buyers are also watching crop conditions in Canada and other producing countries before making large purchasing decisions.
Canada harvested a very large crop in the 2025/26 season, which increased available supplies across most pulse crops. At the same time, export demand has remained solid, although total shipments are expected to finish slightly below last year. Because of this balance between good production and moderate demand, ending stocks are expected to stay higher than normal.
Looking ahead to the 2026/27 season, Canadian farmers have reduced the total area planted to several field crops. Current weather conditions are generally favorable, although some western regions remain drier than average. At this stage, crop development is progressing well, and most fields are reported to be in good condition. If weather remains supportive, production is expected to follow normal yield trends.
Lentils continue to be one of Canada’s strongest export products. Total exports for the current crop year are expected to reach around 2.3 million tonnes, with India, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates remaining the largest destinations.
During June, market activity stayed relatively calm. Buyers focused mainly on crop development rather than aggressive purchasing. Seeding has been completed across Canada, and crop conditions in Saskatchewan and Alberta are generally rated as good to excellent thanks to adequate soil moisture.
Canadian lentil shipments remain well ahead of last year. By the end of April, exports had reached more than 1.84 million tonnes, showing strong international demand throughout the marketing year.
Although production is expected to decline next season because of lower planted area, Canada is entering the new crop year with record carry-in stocks. This should allow exporters to continue supplying global markets without major interruptions. Prices are expected to improve gradually during the new season, especially for higher quality grades if global supplies become tighter.
Australia also remains an important competitor. Early forecasts suggest Australian lentil production could reach another record crop in the coming season, although export shipments slowed slightly during April.
Canadian chickpea exports have been supported by strong buying interest from Pakistan, the United States, and European markets. However, large available supplies have kept prices under pressure.
For the new crop, farmers increased chickpea acreage slightly, encouraged by last year’s export demand. Even so, production is expected to be lower because yields are returning to more normal levels. Higher opening stocks are expected to keep supply comfortable, while prices may remain under pressure if global production continues to increase.
Dry pea exports continue to perform well, supported by demand from Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, and the United States.
Although Canadian farmers reduced planted area for the new season, exports are expected to remain close to current levels because of strong available inventories. Green peas continue to trade at a premium over yellow peas, although this premium has narrowed significantly compared with last year.
If production decreases as expected, dry pea prices could strengthen during the second half of the new marketing year.
The dry bean market has experienced softer prices throughout the current season due to large North American supplies.
For the upcoming crop year, Canadian farmers significantly reduced bean acreage as other crops offered better returns. Lower production is expected to tighten supplies and could support stronger prices, particularly for Pinto and Black Beans.
Demand from the United States and Europe remains stable and continues to be the main driver of Canadian bean exports.
Overall, the Canadian pulse market is entering the 2026/27 season from a position of strength. Large inventories provide supply security, while lower planted area across several crops could gradually improve price levels if weather risks develop during the growing season.
For buyers, the coming months may offer good opportunities to secure supply before harvest results become fully known. Market attention will now shift to Canada’s seeded area report at the end of June and crop development through the summer.
At Lord Agro Trade, we continue to work directly with trusted Canadian growers and processing facilities to provide reliable supplies of premium-quality Canadian pulses. Whether you are looking for Green Lentils, Red Lentils or Chickpeas our team is committed to offering competitive pricing, flexible packaging options, and dependable export service. As the new crop season develops, we are ready to help our customers secure the right products with confidence and build long-term partnerships based on quality, transparency, and trust.
Our latest pulses price and lentils price updates are regularly published on our website. I recommend checking them frequently to stay aligned with the market and identifying the best buying opportunities.
| 2025/26
Crop Year |
2026/27
Crop Year |
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| Production | High | Lower |
| Supply | Very High | Slightly Lower |
| Exports | Stable | Stable |
| Ending Stocks | Record High | Lower |
| Prices | Lower | Improving |