October 30, 2025
The sudden 30% tariff on yellow peas 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.
On October 29, the Government of India declared that all imports of yellow peas whose bill of lading is issued on or after November 1, 2025, will be subject to a combined 10% import duty and 20% Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC) – an effective 30% duty.
There have been rumours of a yellow pea tariff for some time, and a clamour from Indian farmers to impose a tariff to protect farmers' profits. Local yellow pea prices have dropped in the face of consistent imports into India from Canada and Russia, as well as the knowledge of a plentiful global stock of yellow peas.
So what does this mean for major importers of yellow peas – India, Pakistan, and China? What happens to Canada’s sizeable crop?
To find out what this means for the markets, we consulted with industry experts from around the world – they share their insights on their markets and what they think this duty entails.
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