June 16, 2025
With India cooling and rivals stepping in, exporters brace for impact. As buyers hesitate and prices soften, how will Australia move 1.9 million tons?
Golden harvest, uncertain future: Australia’s 2025 desi crop may be abundant, but trade headwinds loom.
Australia is set to produce an estimated 1.9 million tons of desi chickpeas this year, according to a report by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. That’s slightly lower than the 2.267 million tons produced in 2024 (as per ABARES) — but still a massive crop by historical standards. The question is: where will it go?
In 2024, India opened its doors to desi chickpea imports due to a short domestic crop, becoming the primary buyer of over 1 million tons from Australia. But as of March 2025, India has imposed a 10% import duty on Australian desi chickpeas — a move that could significantly shift trade patterns.
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