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NAFED holds 1.59 million tonnes of pulses/
Stocks are below buffer levels as procurement continues into 2025–26

Arrivals are progressing into the next marketing season, with procurement continuing across pulse categories and origins. Procurement spans domestic MSP buying and imports, while market prices across most pulse categories remain soft — a backdrop against which the new cycle is taking shape.

A pulse trade puzzle for 2026/
Canadian overstock shock, Indian tariff concessions, and why we’re done with crashing prices

Brian Clancey, Owner of Stat Publishing, discusses the India/US trade concessions, Canada’s immense overstocks, and why he thinks depressed pulse prices have finally hit their bottom.

Canada–China trade breakthrough/
pea tariffs lifted after Beijing talks bear fruit

Negotiations between the Canadian and Chinese governments have led to a bilateral agreement to remove and reduce various import tariffs, including a 100% tariff on Canadian pea imports to China. We continue the story here, giving insights from key industry players in both countries.

Pulses enter the USA–India trade conversation/
Tariffs, trade data, and the narrative gap

As negotiations around a long-pending USA–India trade agreement continue, pulses have unexpectedly emerged as a point of discussion. Media coverage has framed India’s 30% import tariff on pulses—particularly yellow peas—as a trade measure directed at the United States, with several reports suggesting the move risks derailing broader bilateral talks. But a closer examination presents a more nuanced picture.

Could diplomacy break Canada’s pea deadlock with China?/
A high-stakes visit to Beijing

After retaliatory tariffs were placed on Canadian peas last March, the Canadian government is now beginning talks to restore the trade of peas and canola. Some political groundwork has been laid out, but it remains a long path to bilateral agreement. Canadian agriculture eagerly awaits the results of this, the nations’ second diplomatic meeting in five months.

A global mung bean outlook/
How 2026 is shaping up

The mung bean market has undergone a structural shift over the past five years, shaped by changing production patterns, evolving trade flows, and the growing dominance of a handful of players. As the industry moves into 2026, the balance between exportable surplus and import demand appears tighter than headline production figures suggest. Read country by country, how much room is there for the market to breathe?

Sri Lanka pulses outlook/
Import-led supply remains steady amid lower prices

Import dependence, disciplined buying, and stable consumption continue to define the country’s pulse trade despite shifting global conditions. Insights from Rajendren Gnanasambanthan, Managing Director of Gnanam Imports, on sourcing, procurement behaviour, and market sentiment.

The surprising faba bean boom/
how Australia's "massive" crop will impact the market

A surge of Australian supply has pumped up global volumes of faba beans, but what will this mean for Aussie farmers and their key destinations? We picked the brains of industry experts to find out more.

Kazakhstan’s lentil surge/
A rising force reshaping global trade flows

Backed by a crop approaching 700 KMT and record early-season exports, Kazakhstan is now exerting competitive pressure on traditional suppliers across Türkiye, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond — with clear signals that global trade flows are shifting.

Lentils Update webinar recording/
Harvest realities, oversupply pressures, and India’s shifting demand

From record harvests to evolving import duties, the global lentils landscape is moving fast — and traders are recalibrating in real time. A region-by-region look at yield results, oversupply risks, India’s changing import policies, and what they mean for short-term lentil trade prospects.

Lentils Update/
GPC members-only webinar

Join GPC’s members-only webinar, Lentils Update, on Wednesday, December 3, at 11 am GMT. Discover the latest insights on harvest updates, trade estimates, oversupply impacts, India’s purchasing trends, and short-term price outlooks across India, Türkiye, Canada, and Australia.

Monsoon turns against India’s pigeon pea/
Yet policy keeps doors open

Prolonged and intense rainfall across India’s pigeon pea–growing heartland has left widespread damage in its wake, forcing analysts to slash production forecasts for the 2025–26 season. National output could drop by nearly 20 percent from last year — tightening supplies, firming prices, and likely extending India’s reliance on duty-free imports well into 2026.

U.S. kabuli exports surge to Spain and Pakistan/
How are supply, quality, and shifting demand fueling record trade in 2025

Weaker domestic production in Spain and quality issues in Canada have redirected international demand toward U.S. origin, while competitive prices and reliable quality have consolidated its position. With record volumes expected by year-end, the U.S. kabuli trade is enjoying one of its strongest performances in recent years.

Import imbalance/
Why Pakistan’s mung bean imports rose sharply in 2024 and early 2025

Maisam Ali looks at market data and talks to traders to get the lowdown on the spike in Pakistan’s mung bean imports in 2024 and the first half of this year.

Pulse shipping in focus/
5 of the best and worst of this year’s pulse logistics

In a globally connected system of logistics, every swing in fortunes leaves winners and losers – it can be smooth sailing or rough seas for pulse traders, depending on the year. To get a balanced perspective, we spoke to industry insiders to cover a mix of the positives and negatives of shipping in 2025.

India’s yellow pea debate intensifies/
Ministries split over import policy and farm protection

India’s ministries are divided on yellow pea imports. While Agriculture pushes for higher duties to shield farmers, Consumer Affairs argues that imports help tame food inflation. The standoff could shape prices and trade flows through 2026.

Inside India’s six-year mission for self-sufficiency/
In 7 key facts

India has unveiled its ambitious plan to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, marking one of the most significant interventions in the sector in recent years. The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, approved by the Union Cabinet in the first week of October 2025, will run from 2025–26 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of INR 11,440 crore. Here’s all you need to know.

North American Beans & Chickpeas Update/
GPC members-only webinar

Join GPC’s members-only webinar, North American Beans & Chickpeas Update, on Wednesday, October 22, at 3 pm GMT (8 am Sinaloa / Washington State). Discover the latest insights on production, trade flows, tariffs, and short-term market outlooks across Mexico, the USA, and Canada.

Beans in the Americas 2025/
Mexican stocks peak, US crops drop, and South America challenges the status quo

The 2024 bean crop was a step in the right direction for Mexico after a year of terrible drought. But is the hole in their stocks now filled? Will imports drop? We talk to industry experts in the USA, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil to get insider knowledge on expectations for supply, demand, and prices of North American black beans and pintos in 2025/2026.

Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/
Global mung beans trade dynamics

With Myanmar eyeing record production, China holding steady on imports, India emerging as a key supplier, and African origins facing reduced output, the mung beans panel shed light on the shifting flows and challenges of this vital crop. Watch the full session for the detailed outlook.

“China’s pulse industry will continue to attract foreign clients—and build new partnerships”/
Insights from Cao Derong

Pea consumption is diversifying but remains sensitive to trade shifts, quality, and policy. From deep processing to feed, CFNA president unpacks where Chinese demand is heading—and how global players can stay in the game.

Canada’s pea acreage is up despite Chinese tariffs/
And it might be no fluke

Dr. Tapasya Jain of AgPulse Analytica explains why farmers may be playing the long game — betting on India, Pakistan, and a fiercely competitive 2025/26 season.

The shifting prices of pigeon peas/
A closer look at a market correction

Tur dal prices plunged — and no one’s panicking. Why what looks like a collapse may just be a return to normal.

“Smartest buyer” China eyes yellow pea price dip, India cools as big pulse importers, and markets respond to global glut of chana/
An Indian pulse outlook

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.

Pea trade with China booms, Brazilian competition looms, and beans bounce back/
Argentina’s 2025 pulse trade in focus

We sat down with Matías Macera of Desdelsur to discuss the 2025 bean harvest and assess the ups and downs of a tumultuous year in world pulses, including Argentina’s big moves in pea exports to China.

Aussie desi chickpeas 2025/
Big yields, tough questions

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?

Spotlight on Pakistan’s kabuli imports in early 2025/
A surprising uptick, or a market blip?

Something unusual has surfaced in Pakistan’s kabuli chickpea trade: an uncharacteristic rise in imports during the first quarter of the year. It’s not necessarily a red flag, but the numbers are striking enough to prompt questions about what’s driving buyer behavior.

Price concerns, acreage shifts, and stiff competition from southern neighbors/
Sizing up the 2025 US dry bean season

Sam Peck of Jack’s Bean International shares his take on this year’s US dry bean seedings—from planting intentions and market headwinds to tariff tensions and mounting pressure from South American producers.

Farmers pull back on peas, moisture fears disappear, and the impact of tariff shocks/
A dive into 2025’s Canadian pulse panorama

Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Venture discusses changing acres for peas and lentils, promising conditions for farmers, and what long-term tariffs could mean for trade.

India’s pulse imports projected to surge beyond 6.7 million tons/
Rising demand and supply gaps fuel record trade

Driven by high demand, domestic shortfalls, and price controls, in 2024-25 India is set to import more than triple the volume seen four years ago — with yellow peas leading and exporters watching closely.

Tariffs on pulses/
How policy shifts in the USA, China, and India are reshaping global trade

Recent tariff changes by big industry players are reshaping global trade flows and pricing for peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Gaurav Jain of AgPulse Analytica recaps the rapidly evolving landscape.

The tariff wars continue/
Canada faces trade blow as China imposes heavy tariff on pea imports

After the announcement that the Chinese government has decided to place a tariff of 100% on Canadian dry peas, we take a look at the trade quantities affected and speak to experts to find out what might happen next.

Decoding India’s pulse market/
Supply shocks, trade impact, and the push for stability

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?

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.

India market trends report/
February 10 to February 15

As the duty-free import deadline for yellow peas approaches, the uncertainty is reflected in prices. Read on to know all the updates and key factors influencing trade.

India's pulse imports surge in 2024/
Volumes are expected to double

The total imports for January–December 2024 are projected to reach 6.633 million tons, a significant increase from 3.307 million tons in 2023. A surge that underscores India's rising dependence on external sources to meet its demand.

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.

2024 EU pea imports slow down/
AgPulse Analytica on the impact of the sluggish European dry pea trade

Gaurav Jain reports on the slowdown in Europe’s pea trade; what caused the change in pace and what might the possible outcomes be going into next year.

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.

Russia 2024 pea crop/
AgPulse Analytica on the possibility of bumper production

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

Desi chickpea Australia to India July price survey/
Trade sentiment revealed in a market poll

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

Indian Pea import scenario in MY 2024/25/
AgPulse Analytica Market Update

Gaurav Jain looks at Indian yellow pea imports in 2024 and the outlook for trade once the new crops in key producers are ready to be shipped.

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.

Russian kabuli production rises 135% since 2020/
Pulse Atlas Data in focus

Russian kabuli production has shot up by 135% since 2020 and looks set to continue its upward trend. Exclusive Pulse Atlas data explores the background to this production rise and the changes we can expect in 2024

“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 Global Yellow Pea Markets/
Stocks, Exports, Imports, Acreage, Price and Production Update

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.

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.

European Pea Production Prospects in 2024-25/
AgPulse Analytica Market Update

Gaurav Jain compares acreage estimates from the European Commission with AgPulse Analytica market data predicting a larger planted area and subsequent larger pea crop in the region.

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
Indian pea import campaign to reduce global carryout stocks?

In a December article, AgPulse Analytica presented a case for India to open its doors for pea imports. In this piece, founder Gaurav Jain looks at the impact on the supply situation at the origins, including Canada and Russia.

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
Tanzanian pigeon pea exports up 56% over the last five years

As Indian demand for pigeon peas continues to grow, Tanzania matches with increased production and consistent exports. Exclusive Pulse Atlas data tracks the five-year increase.

TRADE TALKS

India’s mung bean exports/
From domestic staple to an emerging global contender

India has long been a domestic powerhouse in mung beans. But sustained production growth and improving export readiness are gradually reshaping its trade profile. Here’s an in-depth examination of the data, surplus dynamics, and market signals behind this transition.

Venezuela steps forward in the mung bean trade/
“Quality will be the key price differentiator this season”

From global supply signals to on-the-ground insights into Venezuela’s current crop performance, evolving buyer requirements, and China’s long-awaited return, Vanesa Tejero León, CEO & Co-founder of GTA Trading, breaks down the forces redefining the 2025/26 mung bean trade.

Record imports, scarce labor, and a refried bean renaissance/
A Central American deep dive

Alejandro Leloir, Owner & Lead Trader of New World Trading and bean industry expert, discusses the second Central American bean harvest, a steady rise in imports, and how migrating workers have left the region lacking in labor.

A Mexican bean harvest update/
“Our producers have a problem: when the crop is bad, they lose out, but when it’s good – like this year – they still lose out!”

Independent bean industry consultant Vicente Mendoza discusses the Mexican harvest, the challenge of weak prices, and how farmers can’t win – even in a year of stellar yields.

India declares 30% tariff on yellow peas/
Where does this leave the key yellow pea players?

The sudden 30% tariff on yellow pea imports into India creates questions around the future of yellow pea prices, availability for other importers, and the repercussions for big pea producers – will the tariff disturb a crucial stream of exports? We spoke with industry experts to understand the impact this duty could have on key market players.

Premium lentil buyer, strong all-round consumer, and a future keystone of African logistics/
A local’s guide to the Moroccan market with Mohamed Rai

We sat down to talk to the Founder of Terranex, Mohamed Rai, to get a deep dive on the Moroccan pulse market. He discussed the premium needs of Moroccan consumers, his knowledge of Middle Eastern destinations, and his country’s future as a thriving hub of African logistics.

India is facing a year of contrasts/
“The coming months promise to be anything but ordinary”

India’s 2025 season tells a complex tale of weather disruptions, shifting farmer choices, policy signals and cautious market sentiment. Harsha Rai of Mayur Global sets the strategic scene for the six months ahead, when the country’s decisions on when and how much to import can redraw trade flows — overnight.

Türkiye’s pulse trade: chickpeas, white beans, MRLs, and future markets/
in 6 key facts

Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim unpacks Türkiye’s chickpea scarcity, a white bean deficit, and why the pulse middleman will up its imports in 2025.

“China’s demand for Myanmar mung has been tremendously good/
We've exported 325 KMT over the last six months”

Shyam Narsaria of Arvee International shares what’s driving Myanmar’s pulse sector and what to expect in 2025—plus insights on China’s ever-growing appetite for mung, new suppliers entering the scene, and the critical role of pesticide compliance in export success.

Monsoon hopes, inflation battles, and why India will need a bigger desi buffer/
What to expect from Indian pulses in 2025

We sat down for a chat with Harsha Rai of Mayur Global to talk imports, chickpea prices, and get a big picture view of Indian pulses.

Ramadan supplies, bulk vessel trades, and price trends shaping 2024-25/
A full update on Pakistani pulses

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.

Pigeon peas market in India/
How could duty-free extension and self-sufficiency efforts reshape the landscape?

With the harvest nearly complete, zero duty imports until March 2026 and a six-year plan for self-sufficiency promise significant shifts. Ankita Parekh, Head of Global Research, Pulses & Specialty Crops at ETG discusses the outlook.

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.

“It will make sense for Brazil to continue working with India”/
G. Chandrashekar on Indian production and imports

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

Central American red and black beans/
A trader’s view on production, exports and consumption

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

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.

Mexican beans and chickpeas in 2024/
Sahid Hernandez on the impact of drought and a fluctuating peso

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

India desi chickpea & lentil imports, prices and demand/
9 insights with Sahil Agarwal

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

Desi Chickpea Import Situation in Pakistan/
4 insights from GPC members

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

“I expect China will come back strong”/
Skane Group on green mung, white beans and the European market

Lara Gilmour talks to Vanesa Tejero and Andres Gil from Skane Group about recent developments in Venezuelan agriculture and the lowdown on selling beans in Europe.

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

Pakistani pulses in focus/
Chickpea, yellow pea and lentil imports with Tayyab Balagamwala

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.

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

Indian pulses inflation, imports and policies/
9 insights with Binod Agarwal

We chatted to Binod Agarwal, Managing Partner of SGR Group, about Indian pulse inflation, the government’s decisions on imports, and why we can expect a big bump in red lentil demand

Indian chickpea imports and pulses inflation/
7 insights with Neeraj Dhawan

The CEO of Mega Grain Trading chats to GPC about the Indian market – chickpea imports, the kharif plantings, and how best to address India's long-term pulse deficit

Uzbekistan’s pulses market/
5 insights on Uzbek mung beans and kidney beans with Global Export

Global Export is one of the biggest producers and exporters of beans and dried fruits in Uzbekistan, exporting to about 45 countries. We speak to Jasur Berdiyev about this year’s production.

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.

Pulses markets in India and beyond/
An interview with Ankit Gupta of Ankit Impex

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.

Türkiye’s lentil and chickpea markets in 2024/
“There’s a definite drop in re-exports”

Luke Wilkinson chats with Yusuf Memis, Foreign Trade Director of Bashan Agro about his predictions for this year's Turkish lentil crop, and how the Red Sea crisis is adding extra costs to pulse exports.

Anurag Tulshan on his goals on the GPC board/
“We aim to ensure India remains an active participant in global trade”

Michelle Dennis talks to Anurag Tulshan, a seasoned member of the GPC Board and founder of Esarco Exim Pvt Ltd about the India’s current pulse market dynamics and future prospects.

Red & black beans in Central America/
Jean Marco Campos gives an overview of the 2023 crops

The Operations Manager of Pronutre discusses spikes in Nicaraguan prices, the rise of the US red bean, and why Costa Rican traders will diversify their imports for 2024.

Navigating India’s pulses market/
"It's crucial to acknowledge the complexities of the production-consumption gap”

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.

“Imports could hit a new record”/
Hector de Luna on the impact of Mexico’s bean deficit

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.

“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.

“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.

Realizing Ethiopia’s immense potential/
“With improved farming practices, we could be a pulse powerhouse!”

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.

“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.

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 Türkiye will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.

Could Türkiye’s chickpea production be down 20%?/
Fethi Somnez on the upcoming harvest and the outlook for red lentils

After his recent appointment to the board, Fethi Sonmez sat down with GPC to share his insights on the upcoming harvest, Türkiye’s fiscal health, and why Canadian imports will be subdued in 2023.

Could 2024/25 see a shift away from grains to pulses?/
Brian Clancey’s perspective on global markets

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.

“Mexico’s chickpea crop is 20-25% smaller than last year”/
Sahid Hernández on what it means for markets

Agroservicios Terminel’s Trade Manager, Sahid Hernández, comes back to chat with Luke Wilkinson about this year’s unusually small harvest, the threat to chickpeas from corn, and how a short Indian crop has put pressure on the Mexican market.

Climate change, changing consumer demand and competition/
Farhan Adam on addressing the industry’s challenges

Sonia Sharma speaks to Farhan about his success breaking into new markets, the enduring trade relationship between India and Canada, and why Canada dominates in lentils.

“I don't think the drop in pulse acres is a long-term trend”/
An in-depth look at markets with Orion Roy-Wright

Orion chats with Luke Wilkinson about the drop in US pulse acreages, EU markets and how foreign exchange issues continue to cast doubt on imports around the world.

Pakistan’s foreign exchange crisis/
What has happened and how will it affect pulse imports?

Dwindling foreign exchange reserves have put Pakistan's ability to guarantee imports in danger. Is a solution on the horizon? Luke Wilkinson investigates.

An expert overview of lentil & chickpea markets/
Brian Clancey looks ahead to the Americas Pulses Congress

Ahead of his analyst role at the Americas Pulses Congress, Brian Clancey gives Luke Wilkinson a sneak peek into what he’ll be discussing at the event and how he uses data to make predictions.

Will Watchorn talks this year’s production/
“The US is on track for a rebound but things can still go wrong in Australia & India.”

Viterra is a multi-national agricultural commodity business that is active worldwide through acquisitions and growth. In terms of volume, it is one of the largest pulse handlers worldwide. As an origin-focused business, Viterra’s model is built around ports and railhead assets at the point of origin. Will Watchorn is Global Head of Pulses and has over two decades of trading experience. Jens Harder caught up with him last week to get his insight on the pulses market as it stands.

There’s potential in Bangladeshi pulses/
USDA’s Megan Francic spills the beans on this often overlooked market

Pulses are a huge part of the diet in Bangladesh but domestic production has long been stagnating. The USDA’s Agricultural Attaché gives GPC readers some insights into the market.

Looking at the way bean consumption is going in Colombia, it’s very likely that production will go up/
Benjamin Perez looks to the future

After a turbulent six months for the pulse trade, Benjamin Perez of Comercializadora Gran Colmado talks about his country’s love for pulses, a black bean boost from Venezuela, and the untapped potential for self-sufficiency in Colombia’s seasonless but fertile farmlands.

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NAFED holds 1.59 million tonnes of pulses/ Stocks are below buffer levels as procurement continues into 2025–26

A pulse trade puzzle for 2026/ Canadian overstock shock, Indian tariff concessions, and why we’re done with crashing prices

Canada–China trade breakthrough/ pea tariffs lifted after Beijing talks bear fruit

Pulses enter the USA–India trade conversation/ Tariffs, trade data, and the narrative gap

Could diplomacy break Canada’s pea deadlock with China?/ A high-stakes visit to Beijing

A global mung bean outlook/ How 2026 is shaping up

Sri Lanka pulses outlook/ Import-led supply remains steady amid lower prices

The surprising faba bean boom/ how Australia's "massive" crop will impact the market

Kazakhstan’s lentil surge/ A rising force reshaping global trade flows

Lentils Update webinar recording/ Harvest realities, oversupply pressures, and India’s shifting demand

Lentils Update/ GPC members-only webinar

Monsoon turns against India’s pigeon pea/ Yet policy keeps doors open

U.S. kabuli exports surge to Spain and Pakistan/ How are supply, quality, and shifting demand fueling record trade in 2025

Import imbalance/ Why Pakistan’s mung bean imports rose sharply in 2024 and early 2025

Pulse shipping in focus/ 5 of the best and worst of this year’s pulse logistics

India’s yellow pea debate intensifies/ Ministries split over import policy and farm protection

Inside India’s six-year mission for self-sufficiency/ In 7 key facts

North American Beans & Chickpeas Update/ GPC members-only webinar

Beans in the Americas 2025/ Mexican stocks peak, US crops drop, and South America challenges the status quo

Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Global mung beans trade dynamics

“China’s pulse industry will continue to attract foreign clients—and build new partnerships”/ Insights from Cao Derong

Canada’s pea acreage is up despite Chinese tariffs/ And it might be no fluke

The shifting prices of pigeon peas/ A closer look at a market correction

“Smartest buyer” China eyes yellow pea price dip, India cools as big pulse importers, and markets respond to global glut of chana/ An Indian pulse outlook

Pea trade with China booms, Brazilian competition looms, and beans bounce back/ Argentina’s 2025 pulse trade in focus

Aussie desi chickpeas 2025/ Big yields, tough questions

Spotlight on Pakistan’s kabuli imports in early 2025/ A surprising uptick, or a market blip?

Price concerns, acreage shifts, and stiff competition from southern neighbors/ Sizing up the 2025 US dry bean season

Farmers pull back on peas, moisture fears disappear, and the impact of tariff shocks/ A dive into 2025’s Canadian pulse panorama

India’s pulse imports projected to surge beyond 6.7 million tons/ Rising demand and supply gaps fuel record trade

Tariffs on pulses/ How policy shifts in the USA, China, and India are reshaping global trade

The tariff wars continue/ Canada faces trade blow as China imposes heavy tariff on pea imports

Decoding India’s pulse market/ Supply shocks, trade impact, and the push for stability

China puts a 10% tariff on US dry peas/ Is there a market storm on the horizon?

India market trends report/ February 10 to February 15

India's pulse imports surge in 2024/ Volumes are expected to double

How Kenyan pigeon pea exports became a success story/ And is a sequel in the cards for 2024/25?

2024 EU pea imports slow down/ AgPulse Analytica on the impact of the sluggish European dry pea trade

India lentil prices/ Sluggish demand, prices fall further

Russia 2024 pea crop/ AgPulse Analytica on the possibility of bumper production

Desi chickpea Australia to India July price survey/ Trade sentiment revealed in a market poll

Indian Pea import scenario in MY 2024/25/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update

Myanmar pulse exports strong in 2024/ Over 395 kMT of black matpe shipped in 5 months

Russian kabuli production rises 135% since 2020/ Pulse Atlas Data in focus

“India is on a growth path”/ A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

2024 Global Yellow Pea Markets/ Stocks, Exports, Imports, Acreage, Price and Production Update

Russia’s rising influence on the global lentil market/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update

European Pea Production Prospects in 2024-25/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/ Indian pea import campaign to reduce global carryout stocks?

Pulse Atlas data in focus/ Tanzanian pigeon pea exports up 56% over the last five years