Backed by a crop approaching 700 KMT and record early-season exports, Kazakhstan is now exerting competitive pressure on traditional suppliers across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond — with clear signals that global trade flows are shifting.

We addressed the speculation around India placing a 30% duty on imported lentils, canvassing views from across the trade. Is a duty really on the horizon, and what would its repercussions be? We asked industry insiders to give us their views.

Shyam Narsaria of Arvee International offers an update on the seedings for Myanmar’s most important pulse cycle. He talks black matpe, a good year for green mung, and how India’s import duty is good news for the pigeon pea trade.

When contractual misunderstandings turn into disputes, how can traders resolve them efficiently and avoid costly mistakes? In this webinar exclusive for GPC members, Jonathan Waters, General Counsel at GAFTA, unpacked key clauses and offered practical advice on how to prevent, handle, and learn from contract-related conflicts.

Prolonged and intense rainfall across India’s pigeon pea–growing heartland has left widespread damage in its wake, forcing analysts to slash production forecasts for the 2025–26 season. National output could drop by nearly 20 percent from last year — tightening supplies, firming prices, and likely extending India’s reliance on duty-free imports well into 2026.

Weaker domestic production in Spain and quality issues in Canada have redirected international demand toward U.S. origin, while competitive prices and reliable quality have consolidated its position. With record volumes expected by year-end, the U.S. kabuli trade is enjoying one of its strongest performances in recent years.

Maisam Ali looks at market data and talks to traders to get the lowdown on the spike in Pakistan’s mung bean imports in 2024 and the first half of this year.

From drought-stressed fields in the U.S. Pacific Northwest to Canada’s expanding chickpea acreage and Mexico’s strong bean harvest, top industry voices shared insights into the 2024/25 pulse season across North America. Catch the highlights and watch the full recording.

India has unveiled its ambitious plan to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses, marking one of the most significant interventions in the sector in recent years. The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, approved by the Union Cabinet in the first week of October 2025, will run from 2025–26 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of INR 11,440 crore. Here’s all you need to know.

Last month featured GPC leadership at major summits, practical initiatives like the Pulse Playbook, and industry commitments showcased at NYC Climate Week. Here’s your complete overview of the key developments shaping the landscape.

As we enter a key period of MY 2025/26, a close examination of the pulses available in the Black Sea region brings a clearer picture of the quantity and quality of pulses on the market. Regional experts and scoured industry sources assess the outlook of each country’s harvest and export prospects.

The global urad market, like much of the broader pulses sector, has been under pressure. Prices have followed a downward trend as demand remains subdued, with yellow peas substituting for many other pulses due to their exceptionally low cost. Recent heavy rains in parts of India briefly lifted prices, but values eased once again — underscoring how fragile sentiment is.

September brings a big jump in StatCan’s lentil crop estimate – but what will this mean in such a strong year in global supplies? Industry experts pick apart the latest news on Canada’s extra-large crop.

From Tanzania’s auction-driven exports and India’s delicate balance of domestic supply and import needs, to Australia’s bumper harvest outlook and Pakistan’s Ramadan-driven demand after flood disruptions, we gathered top industry voices to decode the forces shaping the global desi chickpeas market. Get the takeaways, watch the recording!

Tewodros Yilma of exporter Valam Global Trading PLC discusses the Red Sea crisis, an African free trade alliance, and how to protect profit in a year of abundant global supply.

Rising output in some regions, declines in others — and importers weighing their next moves. With supply shifts and duty risks putting pressure on global balance, how could trade uncertainties shape the year ahead?

From droughts to sudden duty shifts, pulses are notoriously hard to predict. AI now promises sharper forecasts by processing thousands of signals — pulling in everything from satellite rainfall to farmer WhatsApp chatter. But the bigger question looms: who gets to benefit, and who risks being left behind?

From rebranding the national council to outlining fresh production forecasts for peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans, McGreevy’s keynote spotlighted America’s pulse industry and its ambitions to double output and consumption. Tune in for the full update from the CEO of USA Pulses.

The UAE has positioned itself as a strategic trade hub for pulses. In this keynote, Hu highlights Dubai’s growing role in global supply chains and the opportunities for exporters looking to tap into Middle East demand.

Myanmar remains a crucial supplier of black gram, mung, and pigeon peas. In this keynote, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, and Sesame Merchants Association’s Maung offers a comprehensive update on production, exports, and how China and India continue to shape the country’s pulse trade.

Russia’s role in global pulses is shifting fast, from production dynamics to trade flows. Catch keynote Eduard Zernin, Chairman of the Board of Bio-Ton Agricorp, for insights on how sanctions, markets, and strategies are reshaping the country’s export story.

Peas, mung beans, adzuki, lentils, and much more: the China Overview took a deep dive into one of the world’s most influential pulses markets. With shifting trade patterns, booming processing industries, and evolving consumer demand, the session offered precious insights into a market that everyone is watching — and eager to be part of.

With Myanmar eyeing record production, China holding steady on imports, India emerging as a key supplier, and African origins facing reduced output, the mung beans panel shed light on the shifting flows and challenges of this vital crop. Watch the full session for the detailed outlook.

The chickpeas panel unpacked the fast-shifting dynamics of global supply and trade, including Russia’s record output, India’s strong export pace, Canada’s rising acreage and China’s emerging demand. Dive into the full session for a deep look at where the market is heading.

Argentina’s bid to bounce back; Brazil’s shifting acreage; Canada’s rising production; Ethiopia’s expanding exports… The beans panel in Shanghai mapped out the diverse dynamics shaping trade in 2025. Catch the full panel recording here.

From Canada’s struggles with closed Chinese access to Russia’s expanding acreage, India’s shifting import window, and China’s heavy reliance on Russian supply, the dry peas panel offered a sweeping view of the challenges and opportunities reshaping global trade. Catch the full panel recording here.

Kazakh lentils have dramatically emerged as a major force on the global stage, almost doubling production in just one year and winning market share from long-established giants. Here’s how this rapid ascent is reshaping trade flows from the Black Sea to the Middle East.

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.

This year’s production is estimated at around 75,000 tons, and the pace shows no signs of slowing. Behind the numbers lies a story of smart moves, rising standards, and supportive policy.

From global carbon markets to AI-powered growth and cutting-edge food labs, Singapore is positioning itself as the pulse industry’s next big launchpad. Amreeta Eng, Executive Director at Enterprise Singapore, lays out how the city-state is emerging as a leading hub for sustainable protein and new global demand.

In case you missed it: from climate conferences and trade developments to nutrition advocacy and industry innovation, here’s a roundup of the major developments shaping the pulse sector last month.

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.

Mahmoud Mohamed of Al Amir talks all things Egypt — its booming bean acres, a governmental pulse push, and why this year may see slow business for red lentil exports.

Najla Souza of the Brazilian Institute of Beans and Pulses IBRAFE discusses a big year for exports, first bean crop seedings, and why farmers may step back from beans in a year of strong supply.

Pulse market analyst Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture talks us through the promise and problems of the Canadian harvest, Indian and Chinese tariffs, and a downward trend in pulse and commodity prices.

Alejandro Leloir, Owner & Lead Trader of New World Trading and bean industry expert, discusses the second Central American bean harvest, a steady rise in imports, and how migrating workers have left the region lacking in labor.

Independent bean industry consultant Vicente Mendoza discusses the Mexican harvest, the challenge of weak prices, and how farmers can’t win – even in a year of stellar yields.

The sudden 30% tariff on yellow pea 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.

We sat down to talk to the Founder of Terranex, Mohamed Rai, to get a deep dive on the Moroccan pulse market. He discussed the premium needs of Moroccan consumers, his knowledge of Middle Eastern destinations, and his country’s future as a thriving hub of African logistics.

Argentina’s chickpea harvest for 2025/26 is showing modest gains over early forecasts, according to Matías Macera of DDS Desdelsur — but with production still lower than last year, the outlook remains guarded amid unprofitable prices and tight moisture conditions.

Vanessa Tejero of GTA Trading discusses Venezuela’s seedings, the opening of the Chinese market, and a big year for mung in South America.

ADM’s Orion Roy-Wright discusses the North American harvests and unpacks the forces shaping today’s pulse markets — from smaller U.S. bean volumes and Canada’s record-breaking pea yields to fierce Russian competition and faltering global demand. With oversupply building across continents and key buyers stepping back, 2025 could redefine trade flows across the pulse world.

Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim unpacks Turkey’s chickpea scarcity, a white bean deficit, and why the pulse middleman will up its imports in 2025.

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.

Kintal Islamov, CEO of producer and trader, Atameken Agro, talks about his expectations for this year’s Kazakhstani pulse crops, a move into green lentils, and the exciting potential of the country’s mung bean production.

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 sat down to chat with Mahmoud Mohamed of Al-Amir to talk about Egypt’s pulse crops, North African border trade, and what we can expect from this year’s white bean crop

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.

Arbaza’s Eduardo Balestreri talks to Lara Gilmour about opening trade with China, black bean exports and carioca bean plantings in 2024.

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.

Farkhod Rakhmatullaev of Sofia Agro gives a concise update into Uzbek mung bean production, exports and prices.

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.

Weihua Meng, Managing Director at Nanjing Bonagro shares three key insights into why, despite increased Chinese production, prices for DRK beans are expected to remain strong.

We chat with John Berthold of Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean about kidney beans, the US harvest, and the impact of Argentina’s shorter crop.

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

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