By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, Dec. 23 (CNS Canada) – Canadian pea exports continue at a solid pace, with 53,500 tonnes moved out of the country during the week ended December 18, according to the latest Canadian Grain Commission data.
Total pea exports to date, of 1.78 million tonnes, are running well ahead of the previous year’s pace.
Lentil exports during the last week were very small, at only 300 tonnes, but the 510,000 tonnes sold to date are still slightly ahead of the level seen at the same point a year ago.
Number 2 Laird lentils are currently topping out at about 64 cents per pound in Western Canada, while red lentils are bid up to 32.5 cents per pound, according to the most recent Prairie Ag Hotwire data.
Green pea prices range from C$8.00 to as high as C$9.50 per bushel in Western Canada. Yellow peas range from C$7.65 to C$9.00 per bushel.
Large calibre (10mm) kabuli chickpeas are currently seeing prices top out at 70 cents per pound in Western Canada.
