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.

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.

PULSES 25/
Kabuli Chickpeas Panel

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.

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.

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.

2024 North America Beans and Chickpeas Update webinar recording/
Now available for members only

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

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

Join GPC’s members-only event, the North America Beans & Chickpeas Update Webinar, on Wednesday, October 9, at 3 PM GMT. Discover the latest insights on dry bean & chickpea production, weather impact on harvests, export prospects, and much more!

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

Kabuli Chickpeas Market Update/
Macau Pulses Congress panel recordings

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

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.

GPC Argentina Pulses Update webinar recording/
Now available for members only

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

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.

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.

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/
Kabuli 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.

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
Chinese imports of Kabuli chickpeas up 500% since 2018

While production has remained low but stable, Chinese Kabuli chickpea imports have risen five-fold since 2018. Market insiders predict this trend will continue

Hurricane Norma brings seeding delays to Mexican pulses/
Could much-needed rains improve acreages?

Hurricane Norma’s addition of water to Mexico’s struggling reservoirs may increase acreage for beans and chickpeas despite delaying seedings.

Pulse Atlas Data in Focus/
Turkey’s surge in kabuli imports

Exclusive Pulse Atlas data shows a huge monthly increase in Turkey’s kabuli imports for 2023 compared to previous years. Speaking to trade experts, we take a look at the influencing factors.

Acreage drops in the Americas?/
“We may be seeing a bit of a consolidation prior to another round of growth”

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?

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
A reversal in the downward trend for global kabuli production in 2023

Data from the Pulse Atlas shows a decrease in global kabuli production since 2018, causing prices to stay firm for a few years. Data suggests a reversal in this trend for 2023 - we look at the numbers.

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.

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 Kabuli Chickpea panel

Our experts provide an overview of the kabuli chickpea market, the factors influencing global trade in 2023/24, supply and demand trends and more.

Market Update/
India Removes Tariffs for USA Chickpeas & Lentils

India’s 2023 kabuli chickpea harvest/
"Low yields will keep global supplies tight and prices firm"

Dario Bard speaks to Navneet Chhabra about the production volume and quality of India’s 2023 kabuli crop, how markets are reacting and what the industry can expect in the months ahead.

Americas Pulses Congress/
Talks and panel recordings are now available!

Relive the talks and panels in Cancun with these videos.

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.

GPC Pulses 22/
Kabuli Chickpea panel

The Pulses 22 Kabuli Chickpea panel recording is now available - watch it here!

GPC Pulses 22/
The official program is here

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Pulses 22 in under 10 days and are excited to share with you the official convention program. Packed full of panels featuring some of the biggest industry players and plenty of opportunities to network and catch up, Pulses 22 marks a wonderful return to in-person events.

The CSCA Convention 2021/
Day 2

The GPC covered the CSCA’s Pulse and Special Crops Convention 2021 on September 8 and 9, 2021.

GPC Pulses 2.1/
Kabuli Chickpea Outlook

Missed the Kabuli Chickpea panel at Pulses 2.1? Catch up with a full recording of the session online.

GPC Pulses 2.1/
Event Link is Now Active!

Join us at the largest virtual event for the global pulse industry!

Market Update/
Mexico's Fall/Winter Crop 2021

BeGrait's Felipe Sandoval updates yellow bean and chickpea production figures.

Market Update/
India’s Chickpea Market, October 11- 19, 2020

IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
Kabuli Chickpeas Global Outlook

This year, with reduced production in India and Mexico, and lower seeding intentions in the U.S., Canada, Turkey and Russia, there was an expectation that market conditions would improve.

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - Desi and Kabuli Chickpeas

The second edition of this webinar series examines the chickpea outlook for India, Australia, Africa and Russia.

Trade Talk with Andac Kolukisa/
An Update on Turkey's Kabuli Chickpea Harvest

Special guest Andac Kolukisa joins the GPC's Dario Bard and Global Garbanzo's Navneet Chhabra to discuss Turkey's kabuli chickpea harvest

Pulses 2020 Preview/
Kabuli Chickpeas

Will kabuli chickpea prices turn around in 2020? Don’t get caught out in leftfield! Get the inside scoop from industry experts at Pulses 2020.

Global Garbanzo’s Chickpea Update/
India Rabi Sowing

Lower grower prices saw fewer chickpeas seeded this rabi season.

Market Update/
Russia’s 2019 Pulse Harvest

GPC reports on the country’s recently harvested pea and chickpea crops.

Global Garbanzo's Weekly Update/
Russian Kabuli Chickpeas

Global Garbanzo released its latest weekly report on Russian Kabuli Chickpeas supply and demand estimates for 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20

Market Update/
Preview of Mexico’s Kabuli Chickpea Planting

A month ahead of planting, experts weigh in on what to expect from Mexico’s chickpea crop.

Global Garbanzo/
Weekly Update on Indian Kabuli Chickpeas

Market Update/
Australia’s Pulse Crops

Climate conditions more so than market forces defined this year’s crop planting.

Market Update/
Argentina’s 2019 Chickpea Planting

As of July 1, CLERA reports that 95% of the chickpea crop has been seeded.

2017 Vancouver convention/
Ron Storey, Chair of Pulse Australia, shares his impressions

Market Update/
Analysis on Pakistan Pulses Market 2016-17

By Faisal Anis Majeed Bombi’s Group

Dr. Bharat Kulkarni/
East African Pulses Round up for 2017

By Dr. Bharat Kulkarni

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.

“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.

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

Turkish red lentils and chickpeas in 2024/
Yildiz Agro on prices, new markets and growing consumption

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.

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

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

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.

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

2024 Canadian peas, lentils and chickpeas/
5 questions with Marlene Boersch

The industry analyst shares her take on the upcoming harvest ahead of GPC’s members-only North America peas and lentils webinar on September 5, in which she will participate as moderator.

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

Turkish pulses in 7 key insights/
Mehmet Sonmez on chickpeas, lentils and the re-export market in 2024

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.

Pulse markets in the Indian subcontinent/
“Stability and predictability are improving”

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.

Turkish red lentil and chickpea markets/
An overview with Dr. Andac Kolukisa

The Managing Director of Natural Gida shares his outlook on Turkey’s lentil and chickpea production and the situation for import and export in 2024.

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

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.

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.

India’s 2024 Kabuli Chickpea Harvest/
Poor yields offset large part of acreage increase

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.

Turkey’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.

All about chickpeas/
Aryan Pulses on how it’s staying on top of growing demand

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.

Mexican kabuli markets in 23/24/
"Chickpeas could disappear in Sonora if the lack of water continues”

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

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.

Argentina’s 2023 kabuli chickpea harvest/
Production on the road to recovery following three drought years

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.

“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.

Canada’s 2023 kabuli harvest/
NCA’s Ali Siddiqui on pricing, quality & why Pakistan is absent from the market

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.

“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

2023 US kabuli chickpea harvest/
“The yields are better, the quality is better, but the size is not there”

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.

“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.

“I see us hitting one million MT in four years - or sooner”/
Tareq Awad on Russia’s 2023 Kabuli chickpea crop

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.

"The shortage of large calibers had an immediate effect on prices"/
Zooming in on Turkey’s kabuli chickpea crop

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.

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 Turkey will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.

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.

“Argentina’s domestic chickpea demand is definitely growing”/
Matias Macera on the 2022 chickpea harvest

As part of the GPC’s ongoing series on global kabuli chickpea markets, Navneet Chhabra and Dario Bard reached out to Desdelsur’s Matias Macera to discuss Argentina’s chickpea crop and the outlook for exports.

“Russian exporters can capitalize on the chickpea shortage”/
Tareq Awad on the ‘22 kabuli chickpea harvest

With Russia’s chickpea harvest in full swing, the GPC’s Dario Bard, together with Navneet Chhabra of Global Garbanzo, checked in with Tareq Awad of Fruitimpex to see how the crop is coming along.

Good yields, great quality & competitive prices/
Arbel’s outlook on Turkey’s 2022 kabuli chickpea crop

GPC’s Dario Bard and Global Garbanzo’s Navneet Chhabra talk to Mert Hazar of Arbel to get the lowdown on Turkey’s 2022 kabuli chickpea crop and its effect on the global shortage.

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.

Tuba Memis/
“The war in Ukraine is making the Turkish chickpea export ban even more complex.”

Jesse Sam caught up with the import/export manager of Memisoglu to get her outlook on the Turkish pulses market this year.

The Mexican market needs stability/
an early outlook on the chickpea harvest

Ahead of the upcoming harvest, Luke Wilkinson chatted to the CEO of Aliansa, David Larios, about starting from zero carryover and what the future looks like for Mexican chickpeas.

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.

Trade Talk with Tareq Awad/
Russia's Kabuli Chickpea Exports

Tareq Awad of Fruitimpex joins Global Garbanzo's Navneet Chhabra and the GPC's Dario Bard to discuss Russia's 2021 kabuli chickpea crop, as well as how exports are going in the current marketing year and the outlook for the 2022 planting season.

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.

Opportunities in plant protein & an acquisiton by Ardent Mills/
Kyle Hinrichs on the future of Hinrichs Trading Co.

Kira Nash spoke to Kyle Hinrichs of Hinrichs Trading Company about their recent acquisition by Ardent Mills, the state of the chickpea industry and what exciting innovation the future holds for pulses in value-added.

From Argentina to the world/
Eugenia Campanelli on KC Agribusiness and her career in pulses

Eugenia Campanelli is the director of KC Agribusiness, formerly KC World Trade. In an interview with Ana Krepp, she shares her experiences with and perspective on agribusiness in Argentina.

Trade Talk with Hunain Khatri/
Trading in Pakistan and the outlook for 2022

Hunain Khatri has more than a decade’s trading experience in Pakistan, spanning everything from chemicals to crops. He is currently MD of SS Indenters’ foreign trading business, where he oversees more than 350,000 metric tonnes in global pulses trading every year. Jesse Sam caught up with him briefly in late December to get his outlook for the first quarter of the new year.

Trade Talk with Delfina Uranga/
Argentina's 2021 Chickpea Crop

Delfina Uranga of Agronegocios Jewell, one of Argentina’s leading chickpea exporters, joins Global Garbanzo's Navneet Chhabra and the GPC's Dario Bard to discuss the market outlook for the country’s recently harvested 2021 kabuli chickpea crop.

Trade Talk with Manuel Hernandez/
What 24 years in the business teaches you about crises

What experience teaches us: How someone with 24 years in the business deals with crises

Trade Talk with Gurav Bangeja/
India Reopening

The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.

Trade Talk with Rajat Sarda/
The Maximum Retail Price Idea

The director of Rajat Agro Commodities on how this tool can help India control pulse prices.