Turkey’s pulse trade: chickpeas, white beans, MRLs, and future markets / in 6 key facts - Pulse Pod

White bean production drops sharply. The 2025 harvest fell nearly 30%, domestic consumption is tight, and exports remain closed to protect local prices.
Chickpea imports surge from Russia: losses from drought-hit crops are being covered, while China is becoming an increasingly important export market.
MRL hurdles shape trade flows – Australia’s lentils face regulatory barriers, and processed pulses are increasingly targeting African and Chinese markets.

Turkey’s pulse trade: chickpeas, white beans, MRLs, and future markets/
in 6 key facts