An Ethiopian pulse outlook in 8 key facts/ “Strong supplies this year will limit upside on price” Tewodros Yilma of exporter Valam Global Trading PLC discusses the Red Sea crisis, an African free trade alliance, and how to protect profit in a year of abundant global supply.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Keynote U Soe Win Maung — Myanmar Overview Myanmar remains a crucial supplier of black gram, mung, and pigeon peas. In this keynote, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, and Sesame Merchants Association’s Maung offers a comprehensive update on production, exports, and how China and India continue to shape the country’s pulse trade.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Mapping China’s pulse power Peas, mung beans, adzuki, lentils, and much more: the China Overview took a deep dive into one of the world’s most influential pulses markets. With shifting trade patterns, booming processing industries, and evolving consumer demand, the session offered precious insights into a market that everyone is watching — and eager to be part of.
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.
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.
PULSES 25/ Mung Beans Panel Relive the Mung Beans Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the mung sector.
7 facts about the Australian mung bean harvest/ Live from the fields! We sat down with James Hunt, President of the Australian Mungbean Association (AMA), to get a picture of the harvest as it happens. Rain rocked the crop in March, but optimism remains for a strong finish.
More than 50% drop in India’s pulse buffer stock/ Will procurement efforts be enough to stabilize the market? 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.
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.
Mung Beans Market Update/ Macau Pulses Congress panel recordings Our experts take an in-depth look at the main mung bean producers, covering supply and demand information, pricing and market behavior.
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.
East Africa Pulses Update/ Free webinar Join GPC’s free online event, the East Africa Pulses Update on Wednesday, July 24 at 12pm GMT. Learn more about the production and quality of pigeon peas, desis and mung beans, export volumes and logistics, demand from India, prices, and much more!
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.
Global Pulses Price Report/ April 22-26, 2024 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.
Pulses 24/ Mung Bean panel Will India open up mung imports? How is Chinese demand evolving and what are the main origins? How much mung will Australian growers plant and what is impacting their decisions? Explore these topics and more with the Mung Bean panel.
Pulse Atlas data in focus/ Ethiopia’s 240% jump in mung bean production year-on-year Facing another year of severe drought in 2023, Ethiopian agriculture looks for a crop that can bring good yields despite low rainfall. Pulse Atlas data shows that mung beans may be providing the answer.
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 Mung Bean panel Experts from the biggest Mung Bean markets cover production, import and export campaigns, pricing information and the factors influencing the global outlook in 2023/24.
GPC Coverage/ 7 Insights from the EPOSPEA Pulses & Oilseeds Conference in Addis Ababa The 11th International Conference on Pulses and Oil seeds took place on November 15 and 16 under the theme ‘Cultivating Global Partnership’. In this piece, read the top takeaways we got from the convention.
“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.
“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.
Update on India’s Mung Market/ June 13-18, 2022 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 22/ Mung Bean, Pigeon Pea and Urad Panel All the exclusive insights from the Mung Bean, Pigeon Pea and Urad panel at Pulses 22 are available via the session recording, watch it now!
Room for improvement/ unleashing the potential of the mungbean The ACIAR-funded International Mungbean Improvement Network (IMIN) project is now in its second phase, working with countries across the world to tailor new mungbean varieties to local conditions and markets, and improve food, income and nutrition security.
The Russia-Ukraine war/ The consequences for South & central American pulses Speaking to GPC members from countries across central and South America, Luke Wilkinson gives an in-depth report into the current and future consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the pulses market.
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.
Market Update/ India's Chana Market, March 28 to April 2, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
APP partners with AGT & Thomas Foods/ South Australia set to lead the pulse protein revolution A company-led consortium is set to establish one of the world's largest plant protein hubs in South Australia following a significant investment from the Australian government. Led by Australian Plant Proteins (APP) with partners AGT and Thomas Foods, the project will transform the region into a plant-based protein powerhouse.
Market Update/ India’s Pigeon Pea Market, March 7 - 12, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India's Chana Market, February 28 - March 5, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ Permission for import of moong with advance contract with certain conditions The conditional import of moong for Indian importers was allowed through Trade Notice No. 37/2021-22.
Market Update/ India’s Lentil Market February 7-12, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India’s Tuar Market, January 31 - February 5, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India's Mung Market, January 24-29 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
/ IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Weekly Update on India’s Chana Market/ January 15-20, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India’s Urad Market, January 3-8, 2022 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India’s Tuar Pigeon Pea Market, December 27, 2021 to January 1, 2022 IGrain India wishes you a Happy New Year. IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India's Kharif Pigeon Pea Crop IGrain’s Rahul Chahuan shares an update on the Kharif pigeon pea crop, citing data from a recent survey performed by the company.
Market Update/ India’s Pigeon Pea Market, December 6-13, 2021 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India's Mung Market, November 29 - December 4, 2021 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India's Pigeon Pea Market, November 22-27, 2021 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
Market Update/ India's Mung Market November 15-20, 2021 IGrain’s Rahul Chauhan provides information on pricing and current inventories, as well as import figures and news from domestic and international markets.
“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.
“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.
Inside Tanzania’s growing role in global pulses/ “TMX has brought structure and accountability to the agri market” 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.
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.
“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
Australian mung beans in 4 insights/ What factors led to increased production and where is the demand? Insights from GPC members, including James Hunt from Australia Choice Exports, help break down the projected increase in Australian mung production and the impact on markets.
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.
Uzbekistan’s mung bean harvest/ 7 insights with Sofia Agro Farkhod Rakhmatullaev of Sofia Agro gives a concise update into Uzbek mung bean production, exports and prices.
Ethiopian white bean, faba, chickpea and mung markets/ “India is a huge potential market - if we find the right buyers” 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
Myanmar pigeon pea, urad and mung markets/ “There won’t be an oversupply of black matpe” We talk to Shyam Narsaria of Arvee International about Myanmar’s pigeon pea crops, seeding conditions for black matpe, and the impact of Cyclone Yagi’s devastating rains
“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.
‘Brazil is having a very good year for exports’/ 9 questions with IBRAFE’s Najla Souza Lara Gilmour chats to the Director of Institutional Relations at IBRAFE about exports, consumption and sustainability in the Brazilian market.
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.
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.
India mung production, demand for kidney beans and trade with Africa/ 8 insights from JKT Foods’ Raj Thakker Lara Gilmour talks to Raj Thakker, Executive Director of JKT Foods to get his insight on mung beans, India-Africa trade and the potential of new South American suppliers.
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.
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.
Saurabh Bartia zooms in on market dynamics/ “Global lentil supply is reduced and India’s demand is up 400 KMT” 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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carla Borges on the Brazilian market/ “There’s likely to be some compensation for pulses as agriculture acreages grow” Carla Borges, trade director of NG Trade (formerly Fazenda Nova Geração) in Brazil, discusses a continued downturn for mung beans, the resurgence of La Niña, and the implications of Brazil's new government.
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.
‘There’s a global insecurity affecting the entire supply chain’/ Arbaza’s Pietro Schisler looks ahead to 2023 Arbaza’s senior global account manager, Pietro Schisler, reflects on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports for 2022, emerging Brazilian plant-based food brands and his expectations for the future.
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.
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 Iuri Bruns/ How his discovery of a hangover cure increased Brazil's mung bean exports The CEO of Samba Foods gives the GPC an in-depth look into the Brazilian market and the inner workings of his company.
Robots, research and rising nitrogen prices/ iSeeds' Tony Dever is ready for anything the pulses industry throws at him Tony Dever of Australia's iSeeds spoke to Madaline Dunn about navigating turbulent times, his positive outlook on the pulses industry and his decision to establish a business focused solely on pulses.
Carla Mayara Borges de Lima/ Tackling a Brazilian market rocked by obstacles on all sides The head of Fazenda Nova Geração spoke to Luke Wilkinson on how she’s dealing with fierce competition from soy and corn, the aftermath of drought and a potential fertilizer shortage.
Trade Talk with Jorge Fernandez Gil/ EU regulations are affecting Peruvian exports but domestic demand is ever-increasing The Peruvian market may be facing challenges from the EU but Jorge Fernandez Gil says new doors are opening for Agro Fergi’s exports and domestic demand is ever-increasing.
India’s plant based industry has serious potential/ The founders of plant protein startup Proeon explain why The company develops specialist plant proteins which it supplies to food producers. Jesse Sam spoke to the pair in January.
"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.
Trade Talk with PB Agrifood/ The Australian pulses market and empowering the youth in agriculture PB Agrifood is a grain merchant and seed specialist that has served the Australian grain industry for over 40 years. As a family business, the company places a strong emphasis on community and ethics, and is always looking to add value to whatever they produce.
A hopeful future for pulses/ Agustina and Rita Villafañe of Argencrops discuss the challenges and opportunities of bean production in Argentina The Villafañe sisters, at the head of Argencrops, talk to Luke Wilkinson about beans, brand new markets, and the trials and tribulations of working in Argentina’s remote production hub.
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 Mahmud Abdel Cader/ The Sri Lankan currency crisis and what that means for pulses Mahmud Abdel Cader is founder and CEO of Pulses Splitting and Processing Industry in Sri Lanka. He has more than two decades’ experience in the pulses sector. Jesse Sam spoke to him in late November, to understand how that country’s ongoing currency crisis is affecting the pulses sector.
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.
Trade Talk with Shyam Narsaria/ Myanmar’s changing pulses landscape Shyam Narsaria is CEO of Arvee International, a Singapore-based pulses trader with deep interests in Myanmar. Jesse Sam caught up with him in late-October to find out more about Myanmar’s recent agreement with India and to understand some of the key trends shaping the market.
Growing from the ground up/ Carla Mayara Borges de Lima on the Brazilian pulses industry Fazenda Nova Geração is a Brazilian pulses and grains company that exports on the international market. The GPC Pulse Pod caught up with Carla Mayara Borges de Lima to discuss the company’s history and their plans for the future.
Mung Beans from Venezuela/ Trade Talk with Fanny Molletones Trustex Trading's Fanny Molletones shares insight on the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly growing mung bean industry in Venezuela.
"We see a very positive outlook for pulses on the world stage"/ Trade Talk with José Macera, Founder and CEO of Desdelsur The company started 35 years ago exporting mainly black beans to Mexico; today, despite the economic hardships brought by the global pandemic, the company continues to find ways to grow.
Trade Talk with Abbos Botirov/ Uzbekistan’s Pulse Exports Are Ready to Bounce Back from COVID-19 With the seeding of the first pulse crop of 2021 about to begin, the GPC checks in with the director of exports for Global Export.
"I’ve always been interested in working with farmers"/ An interview with Horacio Fragola Alicampo’s founder talks about his company’s successful strategy with growers and the outlook heading into Argentina’s pulse planting season.
Growth Through Diversification/ An Interview with José María Lázara As the new year gets underway, we reflect on how far the global pulse industry has come with the former GPC president.
Vivek Agrawal/ JLV Agro’s director reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021 JLV Agro’s director reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021