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Columbia Grain CEO Jeff Van Pevenage breaks down the season’s key trends: resilient Montana lentils, softer pea trade with India and China, and steady gains for chickpeas.

We offer all our members a weekly update on the latest pulse prices for red and green lentils, yellow peas, desi & kabuli chickpeas, green peas, black matpe, and pigeon peas.

Dr. Tapasya Jain of AgPulse Analytica explains why farmers may be playing the long game — betting on India, Pakistan, and a fiercely competitive 2025/26 season.

We sat down with Binod Agarwal of SGR Group to find out what to expect from Indian traders, a buyers’ market for desis, and why China will bide their time on yellow peas.

Yusuf Memis of Bashan Agro gives us a rundown on Turkey’s lentil and chickpea outlook. He discusses a strong year on the supply side, production estimates — and how price dynamics are shaping both domestic and transit trade.

With India cooling and rivals stepping in, exporters brace for impact. As buyers hesitate and prices soften, how will Australia move 1.9 million tons?

Late on Friday night, India time, May 30th, 2025, the Government of India dropped a notification that’s making ripples across global agri-markets. The free import policy for yellow peas has been extended to March 31st, 2026. Now, on paper, it may seem like a routine extension. But if you look closely, this move might be more strategic than it appears.

Something unusual has surfaced in Pakistan’s kabuli chickpea trade: an uncharacteristic rise in imports during the first quarter of the year. It’s not necessarily a red flag, but the numbers are striking enough to prompt questions about what’s driving buyer behavior.

Relive the Pigeon Peas & Black Matpe Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the pigeon peas and black matpe sector.

Relive the Kabuli Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the kabuli sector.

Relive the Dry Peas Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the peas sector.

Relive the Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 25, where leading experts, producers, and market analysts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the desi sector.

Rustam Guliev of Top Grain discusses expectations for Russia's pulse crops in 2025 – here are seven key insights as the seeding season progresses.

Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Venture discusses changing acres for peas and lentils, promising conditions for farmers, and what long-term tariffs could mean for trade.

Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT breaks down what’s driving change in France’s pulse sector—from the push to preserve yellow peas to the shifting role of faba beans in local and export markets.

Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait discusses this year’s Sinaloan pulse harvest. He talks bean and chickpea production, fresh players in exports, and why farmers might still be pulling up pulses come the summer.

Driven by high demand, domestic shortfalls, and price controls, in 2024-25 India is set to import more than triple the volume seen four years ago — with yellow peas leading and exporters watching closely.

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.

After the announcement that the Chinese government has decided to place a tariff of 100% on Canadian dry peas, we take a look at the trade quantities affected and speak to experts to find out what might happen next.

India’s massive pulse imports in 2024 led to global price fluctuations, liquidity crises, and trade disputes. With volatility and policy shifts shaking markets, how can India create a stable pulse supply chain?

While Argentina’s economy has seen a remarkable boost, rising costs, shifting policies, and climate risks are creating new uncertainties. As the first in a three-part series, this article explores how the 2025 production ‘comeback’ is under pressure as heat, drought, and seed concerns loom.

In a retaliatory move, China has announced a 10% tariff on an array of imported US goods. With US dry peas affected by the tariff, what does this mean for China’s imports in 2025? We take a look at the numbers, speak to experts and find out what to expect.

With the harvest underway in key districts amid a threatening heatwave, could chana’s outlook shift in the country?

As the duty-free import deadline for yellow peas approaches, the uncertainty is reflected in prices. Read on to know all the updates and key factors influencing trade.

The total imports for January–December 2024 are projected to reach 6.633 million tons, a significant increase from 3.307 million tons in 2023. A surge that underscores India's rising dependence on external sources to meet its demand.

Speedy new seeds, logistics bottlenecks and intricacies in border trade forged a new source of Tur for the Indian market. While continued demand is not guaranteed, the next chapter might still surprise us.

Missed the action at the Pigeon Peas Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

AgPulse Analytica breaks down the acreage and production projections for India’s upcoming crop of pigeon pea and explains why the final number may be more than expected.

Gaurav Jain reports on the slowdown in Europe’s pea trade; what caused the change in pace and what might the possible outcomes be going into next year.

Missed the action at the North America Beans & Chickpeas Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

Missed the action at the Australia Pulses Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

AgPulse Analytica shares projections for the upcoming kharif crop of pigeon peas, the impact of September’s less-than-favorable weather conditions and the resulting effect on market dynamics.

We spoke to experts in the industry about acreage, production projections, and the extent to which weather has impacted both volume and quantity

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.

With preparations for Ramadan —when pulse consumption doubles— in full swing, abundant supply is tightening liquidity and driving down local prices. Faisal Bumbia of Bombi’s Group provides an outlook on Pakistan’s market dynamics.

Mehmet Sonmez of Armada Foods shares an outlook on the Turkish pulse market ahead of its upcoming lentil harvest. He talks us through changes to trade dynamics, hopes for the harvest, and whether Turkish traders will benefit from regime change in neighbouring Syria.

With the harvest nearly complete, zero duty imports until March 2026 and a six-year plan for self-sufficiency promise significant shifts. Ankita Parekh, Head of Global Research, Pulses & Specialty Crops at ETG discusses the outlook.

Will India extend its zero-duty import policy — and on what terms? With Canadian farmers firm on prices and acreage, what shifts lie ahead? Is there a market shock on the horizon? Deepak Rawat, Director of Trade at Empros, shares his expert views.

Why now? How could it reshape trade, market confidence, or production dynamics? Sergey Pluzhnikov of Russian Pulses Analytics sheds light on the changes, while also discussing the harvest, India, China, and more.

Nick Crowley, Trader for Australian commodity exporter CL Commodities talks a big year for desis, intense export stocks, and a challenging outlook for lentils. These are his highlights.

We chat to Brian Clancey, Owner of Stat Publishing, to get his insights into this year’s pulse markets, discussing fears of oversupply, changes to US trade policy, and what to expect from Indian import duties.

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

Colombia-based commodity trader Janet Sedan on Central American markets, Argentinian beans into Mexico, and why everyone loses from a hike in US import tax

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.

The Founder of Mayur Global talks to Lara Gilmour about the Australian desi crop, government lentil stocks and yellow pea markets and pigeon pea markets in India.

We talk to Sahid Hernández, Trade Manager for Agroservicios Terminel, about black bean imports, this year’s chickpea acres, and the potential for change in the USA/Mexico trade relationship

The Partner at Signature Oilseeds shares his outlook on the import situations for desi chickpeas and red lentils.

We speak to Baran Öncü, General Manager of Yildiz Agro about opportunities and challenges in Turkish pulses and why he thinks convenience is key to boosting consumption.

In a conversation with GPC, Tayyab Balagamwala, Director at Seatrade Group, shares his insights into import expectations for desis into Pakistan.

The Associate Director at Wherry & Sons Limited talks to Lara Gilmour about this year’s faba crop and a sustainability act that’s impacting UK agriculture.

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

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

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.

Lara Gilmour talks to the General Manager of Shandong Sunshine Vermicelli Co Ltd about the current state of the Chinese market.

The International Trading Manager at Kelley Bean talks to Lara Gilmour about the U.S. harvest, white bean markets and trade with the EU.

We chatted to Tareq Awad, Trader for Fruitimpex, about Russian weather blowing hot and cold, the progress of the harvest, and the state of this year’s lentils, peas, and kabuli chickpeas

We speak with Dylan Karley, General Manager of North Central Commodities, to chat about the ongoing US dry bean harvest, an improved outlook for Mexico, and the market for black beans and pintos this fall

The Director of Grains, Pulses and Sugar at Seatrade Group talks to Lara Gilmour about markets in Pakistan and the possibility of India opening to kabuli imports.

We chat to the Managing Director of Agromer to talk all things Russia, lentils in 2024, and the potential for kabuli chickpeas into India

The founder of Alicampo on the impact of the disastrous bean crop and why the situation is brighter for chickpeas and peas this year.

We chatted to Binod Agarwal, Managing Partner of SGR Group, about Indian pulse inflation, the government’s decisions on imports, and why we can expect a big bump in red lentil demand

The CEO of Mega Grain Trading chats to GPC about the Indian market – chickpea imports, the kharif plantings, and how best to address India's long-term pulse deficit

The Founder Director of Mandala Trading chats to Lara about the state of chickpeas and lentils in Australia and what a massive crop will mean for the domestic supply chain.

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.

Lara Gilmour talks to Mehmet Sonmez, Board Member at Armada Foods, about the economic situation, the chickpea crop and the lentil re-export program in 2024.

Jahid Nagarwala is the CEO of Dubai-based Alfa Group and has been in the pulses business in Africa since 2005. He talks to Lara Gilmour about this year’s production and how Indian demand for pigeon pea is evolving.

Nick Crowley, Pulse Trader at CL Commodities, talks to Lara Gilmour about Australia’s current and upcoming chickpeas, lentils and fabas and the difficulty in finding containers.

Lara Gilmour chats to Abhishek Agrawal, Pulses Trader at Viterra about Indian yellow pea stocks, the upcoming Russian and Canadian harvests and increasing stability in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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.

Lara Gilmour speaks to Jatlee’s Head of Pulses, Australia, about desi and lentil markets and how he manages the unpredictability of the pulse trade.

The Managing Director of Natural Gida shares his outlook on Turkey’s lentil and chickpea production and the situation for import and export in 2024.

Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim fills us in on the ongoing lentil, white bean and chickpea crops and the upcoming harvest

The Commercial Regional Manager for Black Sea at ETG talks to Lara Gilmour about yellow pea production in the region, European feed demand and the quality of lentils in Russia and Kazakhstan.

We spoke to Abhishek Kotkar, Director of Gold Star International, to get his thoughts on India's removal of chana duty, the ongoing drought that could hamper Aussie lentils, and what to expect from this year's bumper crop of desis

We talk to the Russian Pulses Analytics CEO and Head of Pulses at Temporia Capital LLC to get his key points on lentil, chickpea and yellow pea production in 2024.

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.