Chickpea market is expected to experience increased competition in Asia amid high supply

increase to 2.5 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season (up 0.2 million tonnes from 2024/25), with the country’s export potential primarily realized in the Indian and Pakistani markets. Tanzania, a major supplier of chickpeas to Asia and a zero-duty import tax on Indian chickpeas, could also compete with Australia in the Indian market. (The import tax on Indian chickpeas has been 10% since April 2025, but India offers duty-free relief for least developed countries.) Regarding Tanzania, it’s worth noting that the country’s gross chickpea harvest in 2025/26 is expected to be around 170,000-180,000 tonnes, down from 135,000 tonnes the previous season. Market participants note that, if current trade policies are ...