Essential Canadian Pulse Market Update | Promising Trends Ahead

As the 2024–25 crop year comes to a close, the Canadian pulse market is showing notable movements, especially in lentils and chickpeas. At Lord Agro Trade, we closely monitor these trends to provide our clients with timely insights and sourcing opportunities.

Lentils

Canada has shipped around 2.1 million tonnes of lentils so far this year—primarily to India, the UAE, and Turkey. Trade estimates suggest that red lentils accounted for about 1.1 Mt, with green lentils near 0.9 Mt. While green lentils maintain a strong premium over reds, prices have been adjusting recently.

Recent reports show that Canadian green lentil prices have been trending lower. Nominal asking prices for large green lentils fell 25% since May and 37% compared to the start of the 2024–25 marketing year. Increased production and higher carry-in stocks are expected to keep some downward pressure.

Export movement also shows interesting regional trends. In June, Canada shipped 79,179 MT of lentils, down from 108,281 MT in May. Key destinations included Pakistan (25,034 MT), Turkey (10,682 MT), and India (8,226 MT). Comparatively, Australia’s lentil exports increased in June, with Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka as main buyers.

Looking ahead, Canadian farmers increased lentil plantings by 4% for the 2025–26 season, and overall production is expected to rise. Future market stability will depend on demand from South Asia in the coming months.

Dry Beans

Even with solid supply, Canadian dry bean exports remained around 400,000 tonnes this year. The U.S., EU, Mexico, and Japan continue to be top buyers. A slight reduction in planting area for the new season is offset by strong carry-in stocks, which should keep supply steady and prices stable.

Chickpeas

Chickpea exports reached about 165,000 tonnes this year, with significant interest from the EU and Pakistan. Production and supply are expanding, and the area planted with chickpeas has grown by 13% for the next season. Export shipments for July indicate a softer trend, with Pakistan as the main buyer (5,956 MT), followed by the U.S. (2,935 MT) and South Korea (1,767 MT). Stable availability is expected through 2025.

Canadian pulse Market Snapshot – July 2025

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Canadian Lentils – Green vs Red: Production, Exports, and Price Outlook (2024–25 Crop Year, Official Forecast)

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Summary of Table

Green lentils are expected to see a strong production increase and steady to slightly lower early-season prices, supported by rising Canadian pulse exports and moderate commercial stocks. Red lentils show a decline in Canadian production, but prices remain steady, while global stocks are increasing due to softer demand. Overall, both green and red lentil markets remain balanced, following typical seasonal patterns.

Large Green Lentil (Laird) – Price Review | 2024–25 Season

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Summary

Canadian pulses continue to perform well globally, though green lentils are showing some price softness due to higher production and competitive supply. As we approach the main sales season for Canadian pulse crops, this is a timely moment for buyers to secure shipments for November and October. With current prices trending lower, early purchasing can help ensure access to available shipments and mitigate potential delays. At Lord Agro Trade, we remain committed to supporting our partners with reliable supply, market insights, and direct access to high-quality Canadian pulses.