Assuming normal growing conditions, the average quality of the crop should improve. Total world supply is expected to decrease marginally to about 9.23 Mt, with a decrease for the desi type and an increase for the kabuli type. Therefore, Canadian exports are forecast to increase. Therefore, the average price over both kabuli and desi types and all sizes and grades is forecast to be the same as in 2000-01. Production is forecast to increase for the yellow type, remain stable for the brown type and decrease for the oriental type.
Total supply is forecast to decrease due to lower carry-in stocks.
Exports are expected to remain stable. Total supply is forecast to decrease due to lower carry-in stocks. Exports are expected to increase, due to growing demand. For 2000-2001, exports and domestic use are forecast to increase. Total supply is forecast to decrease because of lower production and carry-in stocks.