Production uncertainty in Australia, stable demand in India and growing contributions from alternative origins are reshaping the outlook for desis, creating a market that appears better supplied and less volatile than in recent years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Despite relatively low production levels and strong global supply as well as the extension of the zero import duty, Indian lentil demand is lagging behind. Gaurav Jain reports.

The CEO of Gold Star International, Abhishek Kotkar, discusses the season ahead. He weighs in on contending with a looming El Niño, rain-fed boosts to the ABARES projections, and why big pulse seedings are 'here to stay' after this year’s above-average acres.

From global supply signals to on-the-ground insights into Venezuela’s current crop performance, evolving buyer requirements, and China’s long-awaited return, Vanesa Tejero León, CEO & Co-founder of GTA Trading, breaks down the forces redefining the 2025/26 mung bean trade.

Michelle Dennis speaks to Ankit Gupta from Ankit Impex about the potential of partnerships with Brazil and Argentina, China's increased pulse imports and Russia’s emergence as a significant pulse producer.

With a population of over 220 million — the fifth largest in the world — Pakistan is one of the most significant importers of pulses in the world.

Hunain Khatri has more than a decade’s trading experience in Pakistan, spanning everything from chemicals to crops. He is currently MD of SS Indenters’ foreign trading business, where he oversees more than 350,000 metric tonnes in global pulses trading every year. Jesse Sam caught up with him briefly in late December to get his outlook for the first quarter of the new year.

Shyam Narsaria is CEO of Arvee International, a Singapore-based pulses trader with deep interests in Myanmar. Jesse Sam caught up with him in late-October to find out more about Myanmar’s recent agreement with India and to understand some of the key trends shaping the market.

The founder of AgPulse Analytica shares his insights on pulse markets and where he sees the industry heading.