Ambitious targets to increase pulse production, expand planted area and reduce import dependence by 2030-31 could reshape India’s pulse sector, though questions remain around productivity gains, climate risks and implementation.

Supply prospects are becoming increasingly difficult to assess amid frost concerns in Brazil, sharply lower bean acreage in North America, and evolving trade dynamics across Asia and the Middle East. A key question is whether long-standing trade flows could begin shifting once again.

For global kabulis, expectations of larger supplies from North America and Russia are colliding with open questions around quality, sizing, and demand across key origins. The result is a market outlook that remains difficult to read.

Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade rules and stricter compliance expectations are adding new layers of complexity to the pulse business, reinforcing the value of strong relationships, market knowledge and sound commercial discipline.

As global dry pea supplies expand, market attention is increasingly turning to demand prospects in major destinations such as China and India, as well as the competitive position of key exporting origins.

From nutrition and sustainability to trade and food security, pulses have a vital role to play in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, a message at the heart of GPC President's opening address at Pulses 26.

Ukrainian yellow peas are struggling to secure demand. As buyers prioritize reliability over headline price, this season reveals a deeper shift in global trade dynamics — where logistics, policy shocks, and origin competition are redefining what makes an origin viable.

Southeast Asia is emerging as an appetizing destination for pulse trade, driven by growing demand for healthier, plant-based foods, innovative processing, and evolving consumption patterns. But this multifaceted, fast-moving market has its own playbook. Andrew Powell, CEO of Asia BioBusiness and Council Member of the World Agriculture Forum, breaks down how smart players navigate risk, unlock demand, and position pulses for long-term growth across ASEAN and beyond — and where the next opportunities lie.

We can only speculate on how long this conflict will last, but its impact has already begun. Military action has disrupted logistics in the MENA corridor, with knock-on effects for the pulse trade. As the industry navigates rising freight surcharges and a tightening urea market, we analyze shifting flows, repercussions on price, and why the inherent resilience of pulses could protect them.

We sat down with Ivan Martin of Alimar to get an update ahead of the Argentinian bean seedings. He discussed the conditions ahead of the harvest, a bad year for black beans, and why commodity prices could see alubias lose ground.

Arrivals are progressing into the next marketing season, with procurement continuing across pulse categories and origins. Procurement spans domestic MSP buying and imports, while market prices across most pulse categories remain soft — a backdrop against which the new cycle is taking shape.

Year after year in the 2020s, Egypt has boosted its alubia production, climbing to the top of the global export charts. The GPC’s Pulse Atlas tells this story of agricultural expansion — the country’s journey to white bean dominance revealed in the data. A full Pulse Atlas update with export, consumption, and production figures from Egypt will be available for GPC members soon. Here’s a sneak peek at the dataset.

Brian Clancey, Owner of Stat Publishing, discusses the India/US trade concessions, Canada’s immense overstocks, and why he thinks depressed pulse prices have finally hit their bottom.

After retaliatory tariffs were placed on Canadian peas last March, the Canadian government is now beginning talks to restore the trade of peas and canola. Some political groundwork has been laid out, but it remains a long path to bilateral agreement. Canadian agriculture eagerly awaits the results of this, the nations’ second diplomatic meeting in five months.

Import dependence, disciplined buying, and stable consumption continue to define the country’s pulse trade despite shifting global conditions. Insights from Rajendren Gnanasambanthan, Managing Director of Gnanam Imports, on sourcing, procurement behaviour, and market sentiment.

A surge of Australian supply has pumped up global volumes of faba beans, but what will this mean for Aussie farmers and their key destinations? We picked the brains of industry experts to find out more.

Australian pulse expert Peter Wilson discusses the ongoing Aussie harvest—well-timed rains, the impact of Indian duties, and his market expectations given the packed pulse pipeline.

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.

A structured overview of current tariffs and import regulations on pulses and related agricultural products across major global markets as they stand, covering import duties, restrictions, quotas, and special trade agreements affecting international pulse trade.

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?

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.

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.

Yusuf Memis of Bashan Agro gives us a rundown on Türkiye’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.

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.

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?

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.

As the Green Mung Bean (GMB) season approaches, here’s an overview of the upcoming harvest, production trends, and market outlook.

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Are shipping costs finally falling? Luke Wilkinson explores how the pandemic helped create container chaos, and whether freight rates are making a slow, but steady return to normal in 2022

IGrain’s Rahul Chahuan shares an update on the Kharif pigeon pea crop, citing data from a recent survey performed by the company.

As maritime logistics strain against conflict in the Middle East, we sat down to chat with Canadian pulse logistics guru, Steven Pocklington of CFT Corp, and Trond Prestroenning, Regional CEO of Fr. Meyer’s Sohn Logistics. We discuss battling the big waves of the Iran conflict, the effects of trade tariffs, and how pulse producers can protect their cargo in a period of great uncertainty.

We sat down with Mehmet Sonmez of Armada Foods to talk about the export and re-export of pulses in Türkiye. We discussed a landmark year for Kazakh imports, a dip in Algerian sales, and his hopes for a resurgent lentil harvest in 2026.

We sat down with David Larios, CEO of Mexican chickpea specialist, Aliansa, to talk about the recent chickpea seedings, a drop in demand from North Africa, and why Mexico has healthy stock for the season ahead, despite this year’s reduction in acres.

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.

Argentina is on track to deliver its largest green pea crop ever this December, with production projected to hit 264,000 tons—an estimate shared by analyst Adrian Poletti, who points to expanded acreage as the key driver behind this extraordinary surge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Michelle Dennis talks to Anurag Tulshan, a seasoned member of the GPC Board and founder of Esarco Exim Pvt Ltd about the India’s current pulse market dynamics and future prospects.

Vicente Mendoza, an independent agricultural consultant, discusses a difficult year for Mexican beans, financial hardship for farmers, and a potentially drastic change in the country’s pulse trade dynamics.

The CEO of one of Uzbekistan’s few pulse traders, Sofia Agro, speaks candidly about the lengthy logistics of exporting pulses from Uzbekistan, and why China is an essential partner.

Brian Clancey shares insights into 2023’s global pulse production, the Russian and Chinese markets, and what tracking yellow pea numbers tells us about the plant-based boom.

Agroservicios Terminel’s Trade Manager, Sahid Hernández, comes back to chat with Luke Wilkinson about this year’s unusually small harvest, the threat to chickpeas from corn, and how a short Indian crop has put pressure on the Mexican market.

India’s renowned policy commentator and global agri-business specialist G. Chandrashekhar on the planting progress for pulse crops this kharif season and how the 2022-23 marketing year might unfold for the global pulse trade.

Luke Wilkinson spoke to Branko Pavic, Import/Export Manager, and Sebastian Pavic, Sales Manager, about Chile’s post-quarantine overstock, chickpea mayonnaise and the ready-to-eat revolution.

This week, Luke Wilkinson chatted to Gonzalo about his life in pulses, changing tastes, and the present and future of the Spanish market.

The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.

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

The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.

With processing units running below capacity, the South India pulse trader and importer argues for opening up the market.

Mr. Awad provides GPC readers with a breakdown of Russia’s expanding pulse planted acreage.