Trade Talk

Mexico's bean outlook/
Steep cuts in acreage, government purchase price distortions, and the financing squeeze on Sinaloa's farmers

We sat down for a chat with Mexican bean expert, Felipe Sandoval, to talk about the spring/summer seeding of Mexican beans, as well as discussing key price shifts, the import-friendly exchange rate, and a drastic drop in pinto acres across key bean producing states.

Myanmar's pulse outlook in 2026/27/
Solid seedings, shaky shipping, and a tur shortage on the horizon

We sat down to chat with Shyam Narsaria of Arvee international to discuss Myanmar’s pulse expectations this year. He talks us through a strong harvest ahead for mung and black matpe, and a healthy demand picture for pigeon peas after moisture impacts India’s Kharif cycle.

Egypt's white bean harvest tightens/
Faba bean exports slow as demand pulls back across the market

We sat down with Mahmoud Mohamed of Al Amir for an update on Egypt's 2026 pulse season: a lighter white bean harvest, a flattening of the faba bean production boom, and a market where demand and finance have pulled back, auguring a cautious year ahead.

The global pea trade equation is changing/
North America bounces back as Russia competes and China's appetite returns

Mike Anderson, President of Anderson Northwest, shares his take on the North American pea market and the shifting dynamics between the big global players in 2026/27. He explains where stocks really stand after a summer of tight supply, why this harvest looks set to deliver after years of weather setbacks, and the quality edge that keeps one key Chinese market coming back for US peas time after time.

Pakistan’s pulses face a firmer outlook/
Chickpea supplies tighten as imports, prices and weather risks shape trade

We sat down with Tayyab Balagamwala, Director of Seatrade Group, for a deep dive on Pakistan’s market — chickpea dynamics, the looming threat of El Niño, and the outlook for imports ahead of 2027’s early Ramadan demand.

A Kazakhstan pea and lentil update for 2026/
Shorter acres, shipping shocks, and untapped processing potential

We sat down for a chat about Kazakhstan's lentil crop this year, with the CEO of Atameken Agro, Kintal Islamov. We talked about the wartime choke hold on logistics, a downturn in acres for 2026, and the mystery of Kazakhstan's missing 300 KMT of lentils.

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Trade Talk

Mexico's bean outlook/ Steep cuts in acreage, government purchase price distortions, and the financing squeeze on Sinaloa's farmers

Myanmar's pulse outlook in 2026/27/ Solid seedings, shaky shipping, and a tur shortage on the horizon

Egypt's white bean harvest tightens/ Faba bean exports slow as demand pulls back across the market

The global pea trade equation is changing/ North America bounces back as Russia competes and China's appetite returns