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April 15, 2026

Russian pulses in 2026/
Tariff benefits, the upcoming squeeze on acres, and why the Middle East conflict has yet to impact prices

Russian pulses in 2026: Russian pulses in 2026 / Tariff benefits, the upcoming squeeze on acres, and why the Middle East conflict has yet to impact prices

Luke Wilkinson

Head Writer

At a glance


  • Russian pea exports reach 1.5 MMT, fueled by a dominant two-thirds share of the Chinese market following Canadian tariffs.
  • Farmers expect a 20% reduction in pulse acres as low prices for lentils and chickpeas drive a shift toward oilseed production.
  • Middle East tensions have yet to impact prices, as overproduction in Canada and Australia maintains a strong buyer’s market.

Russian pulses in 2026 / Tariff benefits, the upcoming squeeze on acres, and why the Middle East conflict has yet to impact prices 

Sergey Pluzhnikov, CEO of Russian Pulses Analytics, shares a picture of Russian pulses as we move into the seeding season. We cover the impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran, the tariff-triggered shift in Chinese pea demand, and what to expect from Russian pulse acres as seedings enter their initial stages.

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Russian pulse exports from Krasnodar ports reached 340 KMT in the first quarter, with 252 KMT of peas leading the volume. 

Pulse acres are expected to drop by 20% this year as Russian growers respond to overproduction and a sharp decline in global prices.

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