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In case you missed it: from climate conferences and trade developments to nutrition advocacy and industry innovation, here’s a roundup of the major developments shaping the pulse sector last month.

We sat down with Binod Agarwal of SGR Group to find out what to expect from Indian traders, a buyers’ market for desis, and why China will bide their time on yellow peas.

Yusuf Memis of Bashan Agro gives us a rundown on Turkey’s lentil and chickpea outlook. He discusses a strong year on the supply side, production estimates — and how price dynamics are shaping both domestic and transit trade.

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?

Late on Friday night, India time, May 30th, 2025, the Government of India dropped a notification that’s making ripples across global agri-markets. The free import policy for yellow peas has been extended to March 31st, 2026. Now, on paper, it may seem like a routine extension. But if you look closely, this move might be more strategic than it appears.

Relive the Kabuli Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the kabuli sector.

Relive the Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the desi sector.

Rustam Guliev of Top Grain discusses expectations for Russia's pulse crops in 2025 – here are seven key insights as the seeding season progresses.

Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT breaks down what’s driving change in France’s pulse sector—from the push to preserve yellow peas to the shifting role of faba beans in local and export markets.

Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait discusses this year’s Sinaloan pulse harvest. He talks bean and chickpea production, fresh players in exports, and why farmers might still be pulling up pulses come the summer.

With Rabi crops boosting chickpea and lentil production, the government’s procurement strategy will be key to replenishing buffer stocks and stabilizing supply—and prices.

India’s massive pulse imports in 2024 led to global price fluctuations, liquidity crises, and trade disputes. With volatility and policy shifts shaking markets, how can India create a stable pulse supply chain?

Missed the action at the North America Beans & Chickpeas Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

Missed the action at the Australia Pulses Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

We spoke to experts in the industry about acreage, production projections, and the extent to which weather has impacted both volume and quantity

Our experts take an in-depth look at the main kabuli chickpea producers, covering supply and demand information, pricing and market behavior.

Gaurav Jain reports on the outlook for Russian peas this year after increased planted area was undercut by weather-impacted yields.

Missed the action at the Argentina Pulses webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

Australian growers are on track for a bumper chickpea crop, the second highest after 2016/17. In this article, AgPulse shares its insights into the Australian chickpea crop and what lies ahead for the growers.

Missed the action at the East Africa Pulses webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

We take a look at the factors influencing desi prices since India’s policy changes in May and share the sentiment of the trade gleaned from a market survey conducted at the beginning of June

India's zero tariffs on yellow pea imports were further extended on May 3. We take a look at the global outlook for yellow peas using the GPC’s exclusive Pulse Atlas data and contributions from expert industry sources.

Get a weekly update on the latest pulse prices. Explore market trends for red lentils, yellow peas, chickpeas, black matpe, mung beans, pigeon peas, and faba beans from Canada, Australia, Russia, and Myanmar.

Industry leaders from all quarters of the pulses industry gathered in New Delhi on February 14-17 for the Pulses 24 convention. We bring together 6 takeaways from the event.

What impact will a shorter Aussie crop have on imports to South Asia? What is India’s import need following the rabi harvest? What are the sowing intentions in Tanzania for 2024? Explore these topics and more with the Desi Chickpeas Panel.

Will it signal a reverse in the downward global production trend of the past few years and a catalyst for export markets? What is the impact of fewer larger calibers on prices? How will Mexico’s water situation evolve and impact seeding for 2024? Explore these topics and more with the Kabuli Chickpeas panel.

We share the most important insights from the US Dry Bean Council’s Webinar on the 2023 harvest, which took place on November 22.

With acreages and yields both predicted down 10% year-on-year, India is looking at a chana deficit. Gaurav Jain examines acreage data and production estimates to explore possible outcomes in 2024.

In an announcement released on September 21, the Russian government announced the imposition of an export tax on some goods, including pulses. We speak to industry members to find out what this means.

Recent shifts in economy, agronomy, and climate seem to point to a drop in pulse acreage across many key pulse-producing countries. But what does the data tell us?

Following a recent Rosstat report, Gaurav Jain looks at production and export potential of Russian peas in the context of record acreages for 2023/24.

Fahad Nahdi of SM Holdings discusses how the Tanzania Market Exchange is reshaping trade, shares crop insights, and explores why the country’s pulse potential is just getting started.

Kintal Islamov, CEO of producer and trader, Atameken Agro, talks about his expectations for this year’s Kazakhstani pulse crops, a move into green lentils, and the exciting potential of the country’s mung bean production.

With preparations for Ramadan —when pulse consumption doubles— in full swing, abundant supply is tightening liquidity and driving down local prices. Faisal Bumbia of Bombi’s Group provides an outlook on Pakistan’s market dynamics.

Nick Crowley, Trader for Australian commodity exporter CL Commodities talks a big year for desis, intense export stocks, and a challenging outlook for lentils. These are his highlights.

We sat down to chat with Mahmoud Mohamed of Al-Amir to talk about Egypt’s pulse crops, North African border trade, and what we can expect from this year’s white bean crop

We chat to Brian Clancey, Owner of Stat Publishing, to get his insights into this year’s pulse markets, discussing fears of oversupply, changes to US trade policy, and what to expect from Indian import duties.

Agribusiness journalist and policy expert, G. Chandrashekar, sheds light on India’s rabi season prospects, the potential for Brazilian partnerships, and critical reforms to revive Indian pulse production

Colombia-based commodity trader Janet Sedan on Central American markets, Argentinian beans into Mexico, and why everyone loses from a hike in US import tax

We talk to Sahid Hernández, Trade Manager for Agroservicios Terminel, about black bean imports, this year’s chickpea acres, and the potential for change in the USA/Mexico trade relationship

The Partner at Signature Oilseeds shares his outlook on the import situations for desi chickpeas and red lentils.

We speak to Baran Öncü, General Manager of Yildiz Agro about opportunities and challenges in Turkish pulses and why he thinks convenience is key to boosting consumption.

In a conversation with GPC, Tayyab Balagamwala, Director at Seatrade Group, shares his insights into import expectations for desis into Pakistan.

We chat with Ethiopian commodity trader, Sefa Mohammed, about this year’s frustrated exports to Europe, border smuggling, and what to expect from Ethiopia’s 2024/25 pulse production

We chatted to Tareq Awad, Trader for Fruitimpex, about Russian weather blowing hot and cold, the progress of the harvest, and the state of this year’s lentils, peas, and kabuli chickpeas

The Director of Grains, Pulses and Sugar at Seatrade Group talks to Lara Gilmour about markets in Pakistan and the possibility of India opening to kabuli imports.

We chat to the Managing Director of Agromer to talk all things Russia, lentils in 2024, and the potential for kabuli chickpeas into India

The founder of Alicampo on the impact of the disastrous bean crop and why the situation is brighter for chickpeas and peas this year.

The Founder Director of Mandala Trading chats to Lara about the state of chickpeas and lentils in Australia and what a massive crop will mean for the domestic supply chain.

Lara Gilmour talks to Mehmet Sonmez, Board Member at Armada Foods, about the economic situation, the chickpea crop and the lentil re-export program in 2024.

Nick Crowley, Pulse Trader at CL Commodities, talks to Lara Gilmour about Australia’s current and upcoming chickpeas, lentils and fabas and the difficulty in finding containers.

Lara Gilmour chats to Abhishek Agrawal, Pulses Trader at Viterra about Indian yellow pea stocks, the upcoming Russian and Canadian harvests and increasing stability in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Lara Gilmour speaks to Jatlee’s Head of Pulses, Australia, about desi and lentil markets and how he manages the unpredictability of the pulse trade.

We spoke to Abhishek Kotkar, Director of Gold Star International, to get his thoughts on India's removal of chana duty, the ongoing drought that could hamper Aussie lentils, and what to expect from this year's bumper crop of desis

Michelle Dennis speaks to Ankit Gupta from Ankit Impex about the potential of partnerships with Brazil and Argentina, China's increased pulse imports and Russia’s emergence as a significant pulse producer.

In this instalment of our ongoing series of conversations with Global Garbanzo’s Navneet Chhabra about kabuli chickpea markets from around the world, we discuss India’s recent harvest.

Michelle Dennis talks to Faisal Anis Majeed, COO of Bombi’s Group about the impact of the new government's policies, and the prevailing inflation and forex conditions shaping the pulses landscape.

We chat to Adam Robinson of Robinsons Grain, a family-owned business specializing in grains and pulses both internationally and domestically, about the current outlook for the Australian market.

Michelle Dennis talks to Smriti Garg about recent trends in India’s production and consumption of chickpeas and the initiatives in place to improve yields.

Harsha Rai, owner of Mayur Global, on the pigeon pea harvest, how the General Election could impact the pulse market and how millers in India are overcoming higher prices and short supply.

Michelle Dennis talks to Rishabh Agrawal, Managing Director of Kamal Pulses about the challenges facing Indian pulse markets and gets his insights into the strategic initiatives taken by the Indian government.

David Larios, CEO of Aliansa, sat down with the GPC to discuss the recent drought’s effect on seedings, ongoing issues with shipping, and how water scarcity is changing the landscape for Mexican Kabulis

Desdelsur’s Trading Manager, Matías Macera on the effects of El Niño, farmers' selling intentions, and how the farmlands will help the new Argentinian government generate much-needed economic recovery.

Navneet Chhabra and Dario Bard checked in with Melisa Arribere and Caroline Bisoni, traders at Jewell Specialties (formerly Agronegocios Jewell) for the latest on Argentina’s 2023 crop.

Shanthi Gnanasekaran and Hannah Fratt, Marketing Assistant and Logistics Specialist for Commercial Lynks, Inc discuss a strong year for yellow peas and domestic chickpea consumption in the USA.

Global Garbanzo’s Navneet Chhabra and the GPC’s Dario Bard spoke with Ali Siddiqui of the Northern Chickpeas Alliance (NCA) about Canada’s 2023 kabuli chickpea crop.

15 years in the pulses trade means GPC Board member Saurabh Bhartia knows a few things about pulse market dynamics. He discusses India’s pulses scenario and pigeon, desi and lentil markets with Lara Gilmour.

Navneet Chhabra of Global Garbanzo and Dario Bard of the GPC spoke with Carlos Carias of The Redwood Group to get the lowdown on the US 2023 kabuli chickpea crop.

Pulse retailer Verde Valle’s purchasing manager Hector de Luna on Mexico's upcoming seedings, the ongoing effects of poor climate, and why this year could be a record for Mexican bean imports.

Esteban Davila, sales manager for Great Northern Ag, discusses the conditions of this year’s harvest around the globe, his outlook on prices, and what the near future may hold.

As part of our series on global kabuli chickpea markets, Navneet Chhabra of Global Garbanzo and Dario Bard of the GPC reached out to Fruitimpex’s Tareq Awad to discuss Russia’s 2023 crop.

Owner and General Manager of SMM Imports and Exports, Sefa Mohammed explains the ins and outs of the Ethiopian market: difficulty obtaining numbers, currency troubles, and a strategy to unleash the nation’s pulse potential.

As part of the our series on global kabuli chickpea markets, Navneet Chhabra of Global Garbanzo and Dario Bard of the GPC reached out to Armada Foods’ Fethi Sonmez to discuss Turkey’s 2023 production and trade outlook.

CEO of Dubai-based Arab India Spices and GPC board member, Harish Tahiliani, sits down to share his insights on this year’s high lentil prices, a depleted Kharif crop, and how commitment is the key to success.

Brian Clancey shares insights into 2023’s global pulse production, the Russian and Chinese markets, and what tracking yellow pea numbers tells us about the plant-based boom.