Pulses Price Report/ Members-Only Access We offer all our members a weekly update on the latest pulse prices for red and green lentils, yellow peas, desi & kabuli chickpeas, green peas, black matpe, and pigeon peas.
Green lentils 2025-26/ Bumper crops, bearish prices? The global green lentil market appears to be moving toward a season of oversupply, with expanding production in key origins adding to carryover stocks. Current indicators suggest that the 2025–26 cycle may leave exporters grappling with excess volumes — and tighter margins.
A black matpe boom, a softening in black beans/ and high hopes for the Chinese market Pietro Schisler of Arbaza talks us through the year in Brazilian pulses, and how the South American pulse powerhouse is adapting to shifting markets.
7 Quick-fire facts on the Turkish pulse harvest/ From supply strength to transit trade 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.
Policy & sustainability update/ May 2025 From policy to the plate, here’s how we’ve been advancing pulses and the future of food systems worldwide—engaging chefs, driving climate action, celebrating innovation, and more.
PULSES 25/ Green & Brown Lentils Panel Relive the Green & Brown Lentils Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the green and brown lentils sector.
Inside acreage gains and export hopes/ 7 key insights on Russia’s pulse seeding season Rustam Guliev of Top Grain discusses expectations for Russia's pulse crops in 2025 – here are seven key insights as the seeding season progresses.
France’s pulses update/ Climate change, competition, and the forces reshaping French pulse crops 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.
Pulse purée potential/ How a Dutch processor is mixing taste, tech, and sustainability to promote a greener future for pulses We sat down to chat with the team from COROOS, one of the Netherlands’ most important pulse producers and processors. We discuss their innovation in pulse pastes, collaboration with aquafaba aficionados Fabumin, and why neither side wins in a USA/EU trade war.
China puts a 10% tariff on US dry peas/ Is there a market storm on the horizon? In a retaliatory move, China has announced a 10% tariff on an array of imported US goods. With US dry peas affected by the tariff, what does this mean for China’s imports in 2025? We take a look at the numbers, speak to experts and find out what to expect.
How Kenyan pigeon pea exports became a success story/ And is a sequel in the cards for 2024/25? Speedy new seeds, logistics bottlenecks and intricacies in border trade forged a new source of Tur for the Indian market. While continued demand is not guaranteed, the next chapter might still surprise us.
Pulses Price Report/ Weekly Update Get an update on the latest pulse prices for red and green lentils, yellow peas, desi & kabuli chickpeas, green peas, black matpe, and pigeon peas.
Tanzanian mung beans in 4 key facts/ Why the future looks promising, even when there are challenges ahead As the Green Mung Bean (GMB) season approaches, here’s an overview of the upcoming harvest, production trends, and market outlook.
Russia Pulse Harvest Update/ Pea, lentil and chickpea yields and the impact of weather We spoke to experts in the industry about acreage, production projections, and the extent to which weather has impacted both volume and quantity
2024 North America Peas & Lentils Update webinar recording/ Now available for members only Missed the action at the North America Peas & Lentils Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.
India lentil prices/ Sluggish demand, prices fall further Igrain India reports on the impact on prices of good availability of lentils thanks to a stronger domestic crop and increased imports last season.
India Kharif sowing update/ Karnataka to have bumper crop if good weather continues In an update from Igrain India, Rahul Chauhan discusses planting numbers in the South Indian state of Karnataka and the prospect of a much improved Kharif crop.
Global lentil markets in 2024/ Are we heading towards an oversupply? In this article, AgPulse Analytica looks at the crop outlook in the world’s major lentil producers and what a potential glut situation will mean for markets.
Turkish export quotas update/ Chickpeas almost double, red lentils limited; green lentils & white beans closed The Turkish government today announced its updated export quotas for lentils, chickpeas and white beans. Dr. Andac Kolukisa gives us the lowdown, sharing his insights into the news.
Global Dry Peas Market Update/ Pulse Atlas report Bringing together Pulse Atlas, government and industry data, we present the situation as it stands in the global dry pea market, looking at production and consumption across the biggest global players.
India kharif pulse sowing update/ Igrain reports tremendous increase in planted area of kharif crops Rahul Chauhan on the increased sowing area of pulse crops in the Kharif season, particularly pigeon pea (tur) and black matpe (urad).
Myanmar pulse exports strong in 2024/ Over 395 kMT of black matpe shipped in 5 months In the first five months of 2024, Myanmar's exports of black matpe (urad) and pigeon peas (tur) have significantly increased due to strong demand from India.
“India is on a growth path”/ A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs In a dynamic conversation attended by GPC Board members and national association leaders, President Iyengar and Secretary Khare discuss Indian consumption, policy changes and much more.
2024 Canadian pea stocks hit lowest level in two decades/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update A recent Statistics Canada report confirms industry suspicions of record low pea stocks. With harvests still a long way off, AgPulse Analytica explores the current impact on markets and what it means for the future.
Russia’s rising influence on the global lentil market/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update Gaurav Jain explores Russia’s significance in the global lentils trade and how it could become an even more important player in the future.
Pulses 24/ 6 insights from the panels and speakers in New Delhi 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.
Pulses 24/ Green & Brown Lentils panel Shorter pigeon pea supplies have driven up green lentil prices in North America, how will this affect seeding in 2024? Are France and Spain still looking at downward trends in production? How is demand from India following on from the rabi harvest? Explore these topics and more with the Green & Brown Lentils panel.
AgPulse Analytica market update/ Analyzing Chinese 2023 pea imports and the outlook for 2024 Gaurav Jain of AgPulse Analytica looks in detail at Chinese pea demand in 2023 and comments on the possible outcomes for the trade in 2024.
Pulse Atlas data in focus/ India’s fluctuating green lentil imports India’s green lentil imports are subject to significant fluctuations due to their close link to pigeon pea S+D. We look at Pulse Atlas data and talk to experts to get an outlook for the rest of 2023.
The Kharif Sowing & Monsoon Situation/ IPGA Knowledge Series lays out the next month of India’s pulse production Sporadic rainfall and dry spells have overpowered India’s monsoon season, leaving some pulse crops falling below expectations. At the latest IPGA webinar, experts weighed in; read our coverage.
The 2023 Argentinian pulse harvest/ Alubia and black bean production down significantly Looking at Pulse Atlas Data and talking to trade experts, Luke Wilkinson gives an overview of the outlook for Argentina’s pulses after a drought-impacted harvest.
Pulse Atlas Data in Focus/ Exports stay strong for Uzbeki green mung beans despite 23% production decrease New data shows that the production of green mung beans in Uzbekistan will drop by 23% in 2023. However, the country’s exports of the crop remain high, with an increasing presence in the Chinese market.
Questions about the Pulse Atlas?/ Watch our webinar for everything you need to know! The Pulse Atlas is here! Find your feet with this new tool by watching our webinar on how to make the most out of it.
Pulses 23/ The Green & Brown Lentils panel Our experts take an in-depth look at the main green and brown lentils producers, covering supply and demand information, pricing and market behavior.
Sustainability and Innovation/ GPC gives industry awards to pulse pioneers at Pulses 23 in Sydney At the recent Pulses 23 convention held in Sydney, Australia, the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) announced the winners of its inaugural awards the Golden Chickpea Innovation Award and Green Pea Sustainability Leadership Award.
“India is on fire - and the West has no idea!”/ The Green Queen on why India is leading the way in future of food Sonalie Figueiras runs Green Queen, an online news site in the sustainable food space. She chats to Lara Gilmour about pulses’ branding issue and the untapped potential in India.
“A plant-based example of braveness”/ The Ukrainian start-up still expanding throughout a year of war Bronwen Evans speaks to Green Go’s Bogdana Leonova about operating in wartime, its recent funding through the ProVeg incubator and the key to creating plant-based products that appeal to all.
The Beans is How Coalition/ “Tiny but mighty, charming but disruptive – beans are the future we are hungry for.” The SDG2 Advocacy Hub launched the Beans is How Coalition at COP27, an ambitious campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028. Willow Shah-Neville speaks to members of the coalition about how they plan to achieve their goals.
Americas Pulses Congress/ Talks and panel recordings are now available! Relive the talks and panels in Cancun with these videos.
“Carryover will be very, very tight”/ 2022 post-harvest crop report on USA dry peas, lentils and chickpeas Farmers and traders hoped not to see a repeat of last year’s drought and low yields, and in the most part, this year’s dry pea, lentil, and chickpea crops have delivered. Luke Wilkinson reports.
The Americas Pulses Congress/ Program Introducing the proposed program for the GPC’s first ever regional event, with a special focus on pulse trade across the Americas!
“By the time anyone wakes up, the tyre is fully deflated”/ The emerging climate group using lentils to ‘disarm’ SUVs Lentils: delicious, nutritious and… weapon against climate change? Willow Shah-Neville reports on the Tyre Extinguishers, a group of eco-warriors using lentils to deflate SUV tyres.
The growing appetite for plant-based meat in China/ What’s driving the change and what does the future hold? China is gearing up for a diet change. Madaline Dunn looks at why plant-based eating is on the rise in one of the most carnivorous countries, and the impact of the transition on China and the world.
It’s all about blending flavors/ Fënn Foods on their plant-based meat alternatives made from mixing pulses Nicholas Simms of Australian plant-based food brand Fënn Foods talks to Madaline Dunn about using different pulses to create better meat analogs and getting Australians to reduce their meat consumption.
"There’s no limit to what plants can do"/ Transforming food systems through technological innovation Food systems transformation is vital in a world faced with a growing population and food insecurity. Food tech innovation is a key component of feeding the future but it's just one piece of the puzzle.
“The real issue for trade is the fuel shortage”/ The impact of the Sri Lankan crisis on the pulses sector Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Speaking to GPC members, Matteo Cusimano and Jesse Sam reports on how this is affecting the pulses sector.
The outlook for Canada’s 2022 pulse crops/ Acreages are down but production set to increase on last year In this report, Dario Bard speaks to members of the Canadian pulse industry for an overview of the 2022 crop, touching on acreages, production estimates and price as well as the factors currently affecting the region.
The food security situation in Russia & Belarus/ Self-sufficiency, logistical headaches and economic instability GPC Belarusian journalists explore the cause of rising prices in the two countries, the possibility of food shortages and the pulse situation in Russia.
“Live Green is not plant-based, we’re plant only”/ The Chilean Foodtech Startup Using A.I. to Stay Natural To get back to the way things were, we must look to the future. Live Green Co’s A.I. ‘Charaka’ develops healthy, ethical, 100% natural foods that help make meat obsolete. Luke Wilkinson reports.
“China isn’t a market we’ll have this year and lose the next/ they’re opening the door to Argentine peas long-term” Federico Castellini of Southern Seed Production on being Argentina’s largest pea exporter, a big jump in pea acres, and a strong future for Argentinian peas in the Chinese market.
All things Kazakhstani pulses/ The pea expansion, a promising future for mung, and why farmers are leaning into lentils 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.
The yellow pea game/ As India’s next import move approaches, Canada weighs its strategy Will India extend its zero-duty import policy — and on what terms? With Canadian farmers firm on prices and acreage, what shifts lie ahead? Is there a market shock on the horizon? Deepak Rawat, Director of Trade at Empros, shares his expert views.
“The Russian government has fixed export duty at 5% to increase pulse exports”/ But will it be profitable? Why now? How could it reshape trade, market confidence, or production dynamics? Sergey Pluzhnikov of Russian Pulses Analytics sheds light on the changes, while also discussing the harvest, India, China, and more.
“Pulses probably wouldn’t be much affected”/ Brian Clancey on the possibility of US import taxes in 2025 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.
Desi chickpeas, yellow peas, pigeon peas and lentils/ Harsha Rai on the global pulses trade, prices and production The Founder of Mayur Global talks to Lara Gilmour about the Australian desi crop, government lentil stocks and yellow pea markets and pigeon pea markets in India.
Brazilian pulse exports to China and 2024 bean production/ 7 insights with Arbaza’s Eduardo Balestreri Arbaza’s Eduardo Balestreri talks to Lara Gilmour about opening trade with China, black bean exports and carioca bean plantings in 2024.
US kidney bean production and exports/ 8 insights with Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean We chat with John Berthold of Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean about kidney beans, the US harvest, and the impact of Argentina’s shorter crop.
Russian pulses harvest update/ 6 insights on peas, lentils and chickpeas 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
USA bean production and exports/ “More acres – that’s the name of the game this year” We speak with Dylan Karley, General Manager of North Central Commodities, to chat about the ongoing US dry bean harvest, an improved outlook for Mexico, and the market for black beans and pintos this fall
The impact of weather on Russian pulse crops/ Omer Cetintas discusses peas, lentils and chickpeas We chat to the Managing Director of Agromer to talk all things Russia, lentils in 2024, and the potential for kabuli chickpeas into India
Argentinian beans, chickpeas and peas/ 7 questions with Horacio Fragola The founder of Alicampo on the impact of the disastrous bean crop and why the situation is brighter for chickpeas and peas this year.
Brazilian pulses and the ever-growing export market/ 6 questions with Interco’s Fabricio Giardini The Head of International Business Development at Interco talks to Lara Gilmour about export opportunities in the Brazilian market and the ongoing challenge of logistics.
Turkey pulse harvest update with Tuba Memis/ “The weather continues to be very hot, especially for green lentils and chickpeas” Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim fills us in on the ongoing lentil, white bean and chickpea crops and the upcoming harvest
Black Sea pulses in 2024/ 7 questions with ETG’s Kirill Mikhailov The Commercial Regional Manager for Black Sea at ETG talks to Lara Gilmour about yellow pea production in the region, European feed demand and the quality of lentils in Russia and Kazakhstan.
Russia’s 2024 pulses production/ 6 insights from Sergey Pluzhnikov We talk to the Russian Pulses Analytics CEO and Head of Pulses at Temporia Capital LLC to get his key points on lentil, chickpea and yellow pea production in 2024.
Indonesia’s pulse market/ Mung beans, kidney beans and the balance between domestic and imported product Soumaya El-Filali speaks to Vony Sintiawati, founder of PT Sinar Indo Agro Pulses about the country’s mung and kidney bean production and imports as well as the different market segments for imported and domestic beans.
South African pulse production in 2024/ AGT’s Brad Lever on the impact of increasing climate challenges In an interview with GPC, Brad Lever of AGT Foods Africa discusses bean stocks, prices and trade out of the region and his objectives as part of the Board of Directors.
North American acres and Chinese pea supplies/ Paola Duncan of Orionsea on what’s in store for 2024 We sat down to chat with Paola Duncan, Co-Founder of Canadian pulse exporter, Orionsea, to discuss climate change's effects on Canadian pulses, Mexican bean scarcity, and why China could be an important player for pea supplies this year.
Looking ahead to India’s rabi crop/ “The next three months are crucial - pulses will see significant volatility” 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.
Matías Macera on Argentina’s pulses market/ “Agriculture is the new government’s most important ally!” 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.
“We’ve seen pet food trends mirror human consumption in pulses”/ Commercial Lynks on the US market 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.
“Farmers are demoralized by constant droughts”/ Zooming in on Spain’s pulse industry with Gonzalo de la Cierva Gonzalo de la Cierva of Industrias Racionero on the EU farming policy, the razor-thin margins of cooked pulses, and how the climate crisis is changing the outlook for Spanish pulses
“We expect India to open green mung imports soon”/ A production and export outlook for Myanmar’s pulses Shyam Narsaria, CEO of Arvee International and head of OATA Myanmar, talks to Luke Wilkinson about the upcoming pulse seedings, black matpe stocks, and how pigeon pea prices are behaving.
Esteban Davila on the US export market:/ “There’s no reason for lentil prices to drop until at least May or June” 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.
“Importing works best for the market right now”/ Zooming in on China’s pulses trade China is a global giant in the dry pea market. Weihua Meng, Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro, tells Aniqah Majid about the importance of strong trade relationships and why importing is more profitable.
“It’s an opportunity to find markets and grow,”/ Tatiana Alaverdova looks ahead to the Agro&Food Security Forum The Commercial Manager of the Ukrainian agriculture company talks about the trading challenges caused by the Russian invasion and the possibility of new partnerships at the Agro&Food Security Forum.
Developments in the Pakistani market/ Bilal Doni on lower acreages, decreased consumption and new import routes Bilal Doni, Head of Sales and Trading at Doni and Company talks to Sonia Sharma about the Pakistani harvest, developments in the pulse import market and how Ramadan could impact demand.
“China is the ideal partner for quantity”/ Farkhod Rakhmatullaev on exporting Uzbeki pulses The CEO of one of Uzbekistan’s few pulse traders, Sofia Agro, speaks candidly about the lengthy logistics of exporting pulses from Uzbekistan, and why China is an essential partner.
“We had to start everything from zero!”/ Skane Group on being the first company to export mung from Venezuela Skane Group CEO Vanesa Tejero Leon and Italy Sales Director Andrés Gil on the family business trading in pulses out of Rotterdam and pioneering in Venezuelan mung beans.
Tuba Memis on the 2023 harvest/ “Turkish red lentils will be the most competitive in the domestic market” Tuba Memis, General Manager of Memisoglu Tarim, discusses the Turkish harvest, resilient Russian exports, and why Turkey will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.
Abhishek Kotkar of Gold Star International/ “Destination markets for desis and favas are very limited” The Director of pulse exporter and Pulses 23 sponsor, Gold Star International, chats with Luke Wilkinson about the lack of liquidity on the Indian subcontinent, the subdued mung market and Australian seeding.
Ankit Kedia on the South Asia Agri Summit/ “It will help people understand Nepal’s real demand for all kinds of pulses.” Ahead of the January 19-20 South Asia Agri Summit in Kathamandu, Nepal, Bronwen Evans caught up with Ankit Kedia for his perspective on the Nepalese market and what he’s looking forward to about the convention.
“It’s going to be a fun year”/ Marcos Mosnaim on why Canadian farmers are holding onto their lentils Marcos Mosnaim is the field crop trading manager for Export Packers. Luke Wilkinson interviewed him about this year’s lentil crop and shifting trade patterns between Canada and Mexico.
Prity Malde Kara:/ The future is bright for Madagascar’s pulses industry Kira Nash spoke to Prity Malde Kara from Malagasy trading company Malde Kara about the changing climate, yields, and the great future of Madagascar’s pulses.
Tewomed Trading/ After two years apart, we definitely have a lot to catch up on at Pulses 22 Founded in 2019, Tewomed Trading is an Ethiopian export company with its headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ahead of the GPC’s Pulses 22 convention, Kirsten Provan spoke to Tewodros Yilma about Ethiopia’s growing economy, the importance of up-to-date technology, and the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Trade Talk with Bharat Thakkar/ “I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy” “I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy for the upcoming months” - Bharat Thakkar
Speed Breeding is here to accelerate pulse production in Argentina/ Federico Cazzola of CONICET explains how Speaking with Luke Wilkinson, Federico talks us through his tried and tested Speed Breeding system, and the myriad benefits it can bring.
Jeff Van Pevenage thinks the pulse business is cool/ And he’s not the only one The CEO of Columbia Grain on why more and more young people are getting into the industry and what advice he’s passing on to his son.
European self-sufficiency can be a reality - but it will take years/ Henk van Leeuwen on the complications of EU tariffs Henk van Leeuwen joined the company in 1990 and Kira Nash spoke to him about EU tariffs, European self-sufficiency, the French pulses market and the shipping industry.
"It may be a turbulent time but there's hope for the future"/ Rajendren Gnanasambanthan on Sri Lanka's pulse market Jesse Sam caught up with Rajendren in early 2022 to get his perspective on a turbulent time for Sri Lanka.
The changing US demand and pulse growing in the Palouse/ An Interview with Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest Kira Nash spoke to Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest in Washington state, USA, about company philosophy, the changing landscape of the North American market and the opportunities on the horizon in the post-Covid future.
Even after a difficult year, the future is bright for US pulses/ An Interview with Steele & Company’s Candy Willett Kira Nash spoke with Candy Willett from US-based Steele & Company about the US pulse market, export trends and demand, the removal of EU tariffs, and what 2022 has to offer.
Trade Talk with Umang Bagaria/ The importance of organic growth and the key to success in business Umang Bagaria, co-founder and director of Mandala Trading, one of Pulses 2022's sponsors, met with Madaline Dunn to talk about the business' roots and how staying excited about business is the key to growth and success.
An in-depth look at the Spanish feed market/ An interview with CESFAC’s Jorge de Saja Speaking with Luke Wilkinson, Jorge talks us through the meat industry’s reaction to the plant-based alternatives and the road to post-Covid stability.
On Chile’s pulses market and the pandemic impact/ An Interview with Sebastian and Branko Pavic of Nama Internacional Luke Wilkinson spoke to Branko Pavic, Import/Export Manager, and Sebastian Pavic, Sales Manager, about Chile’s post-quarantine overstock, chickpea mayonnaise and the ready-to-eat revolution.
Moayad Abushokhedim of Fooditives/ About vegan casein and being a plant-based pioneer "We struggle with the idea that healthy food is expensive.. Healthy food should be a right for everyone. The way we solved the price issue was with something which, as scientists, was literally right in front of our eyes: to just use waste - because that way we’re solving environmental, sustainability and price issues, so it was a win-win."
Trade Talk with Mert Hazar/ Arbel's perspective on the Turkish pulses market Mert Hazar is the Director of Arbel’s import and export trading business, putting him in charge of one of the most significant pulses trading operations in Turkey.
Trade Talk/ Rav Kapoor of ETG Commodities Founded more than fifty years ago, ETG is an agricultural conglomerate now operating in over forty countries around the world. Kirsten Provan spoke to ETG’s CEO, Rav Kapoor, to get a better understanding of the company’s aims and find out his thoughts on the current pulse market.
The pulses landscape in Argentina/ An Interview with Ramiro Berraz Legumbres Argentinas has been a producer and exporter of pulses for nearly 20 years, an early pioneer paving the way for pulse exports from Argentina to Europe.