March 4, 2025
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.
With a substantial influx of supplies from around the world, desi chickpeas are at the forefront — several bulk vessels traded in late 2024 and early 2025 are now arriving in Pakistan. We’ve also secured three bulk vessels from Australia, with two already diverted and one scheduled for March. This ample supply is causing market pressure and a liquidity crunch, leading to a significant drop in local prices. Pakistan has also traded three bulk vessels of yellow peas at $375, $365, and $357, ensuring a solid supply. Lentils are also part of shipments from Australia, shifting the market towards bulk vessel trade, which makes it challenging for container buyers to compete. During Ramadan, our monthly consumption doubles due to increased charity and ration distributions, along with normal consumption. We use desi and yellow peas in various flours, sweets, Nimco, Chat, and other festive treats. With these supplies, local availability has exceeded demand.
READ THE FULL ARTICLEThe ample supply of desi chickpeas is causing market pressure and a liquidity crunch, leading to a significant drop in local prices.
Pulse Atlas - Kabuli imports display a consistent decrease.
Pulse Atlas - Desi imports dropped 60% in 2024.
Ramadan pulse consumption / Pakistan pulses market 2024 / Bulk vessel trade in pulses / Yellow peas imports Pakistan / Kabuli chickpea imports / Desi chickpeas price trends / Pulse supply chain dynamics / Pakistan pulse industry outlook
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