Australian Chickpeas Exports: New Crop Harvest

Harvesting of Australia's new gram crop has begun in Central Queensland’s Brisbane region, with bookings for loading already in place. Expected to reach the port within the month. These chickpea consignments will supply key importing countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India.

Active Bookings with Pakistan and India

Many cargoes are scheduled for shipment through January 2025. With Pakistani importers being particularly active, while Indian buyers show less interest. With Ramadan starting in late February 2025 and India’s duty-free import deadline for pulses ending in March 2025, Australian gram exporters are under pressure to complete shipments to these markets by January.

Shipment Timing For Indian Market Concerns

India’s new chickpeas crop typically arrives in February-March, meaning any shipment delays could dampen interest from Indian importers. Trade analysts report the CFR (Cost and Freight) price of chickpeas for December shipments from Queensland to Pakistan is $0,80 USD per kg, while January shipments are at $0,75 USD per kg.

Harvest in Progress

In Queensland, approximately 20% of the chickpeas crop has been harvested, with producers aiming to keep prices above 1,000 AUD per ton. Current prices in Queensland's markets and New South Wales depots range between $0,92-0,94 USD per kg. High port prices incentivize producers to transport stocks directly to export terminals rather than selling in local mandis. This slow rate of sales is pushing buyers to raise prices to secure stock.

Regional Price Breakdown for Gram

• Brisbane Port Delivery: $1,060 USD per ton
• Western Downs Region: $990 USD per ton
• Packers in Containers: $1,025 USD per ton

Australian producers are increasingly leveraging direct exports, responding to elevated port prices and the high demand expected from South Asian markets, especially as Ramadan approaches.





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