Pulses

Pulses

Aug 3, 2026

Chickpeas: imbalance starting to have an impact

NEW DELHI. In India, a supply-demand imbalance is starting to show for chickpeas.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 29, 2026

Dried beans: mung bean supplies are shrinking

BEIJING. Mung bean stocks are 40% lower than last year, and imports from Myanmar have also declined significantly. Adzuki bean prices appear to have bottomed out. Red kidney beans are receiving some support.

Pulses

Jul 27, 2026

Chickpeas: market continues to gain strength

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The prospect of smaller crops in India and Australia is supporting the global chickpea market. In North America, the focus is on the weather conditions.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 22, 2026

Peas and lentils: significantly lower production

OTTAWA. According to the latest estimates from Statistics Canada, production of both dry peas and lentils is significantly lower than last year. Quality is also a concern. However, high carry-over stocks mean there is no cause for panic.

Pulses

Jul 20, 2026

Chickpeas: will quality be an issue in Canada?

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Chickpea production in Canada is likely to be relatively low this year, but it is quality that is causing growers greater concern. Prices in India, meanwhile, are receiving ample support.

Pulses

Jul 13, 2026

Chickpeas: sluggish market in India

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Demand for Indian chickpeas is low, which is also reflected in prices. In Canada, the plants are susceptible to fungal diseases; growers there need to be particularly vigilant.

Pulses

Jul 6, 2026

Chickpeas: significantly lower yields in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Estimates for the chickpea crop in Maharashtra, India, have been revised downwards significantly. In Canada, too, lower yields are likely to result in a significantly smaller crop than last year.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 1, 2026

Dried beans: prices show little upward potential

BEIJING. Relatively low demand and sufficient stocks are putting pressure on most Chinese bean prices. They are being supported primarily by exports, which continue to perform well. Suppliers, meanwhile, are keen to clear their stocks.

Pulses

Jun 29, 2026

Chickpeas: demand on the rise

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, demand for chickpeas is rising, and tight supplies are supporting prices. In Canada, production is expected to be significantly lower than last year.

Pulses

Jun 22, 2026

Chickpeas: sowing delayed in Canada

Chickpeas: sowing delayed in Canada NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Prices on the chickpea market are currently remaining largely stable in both India and Canada – though this could change soon. Growers are keeping a close eye on the weather, as there have already been some delays in sowing.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jun 17, 2026

Peas and lentils: comfortable supply situation

OTTAWA. Prices for peas from both the old and new crops are moving in different directions. Lentils are likely to be in sufficient supply in the new season. Experts expect significant price differences.

Pulses

Jun 15, 2026

Chickpeas: Indian exports receive support

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The decline in cultivation in competing producing countries such as Iran and Turkey is improving the prospects for Indian chickpea exporters. In North America, sowing is largely complete and growers are optimistic about this year’s crop.

Pulses

Jun 9, 2026

Chickpeas: prices largely stable

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Indian chickpea prices are being supported by the international market. In Canada, prices also remain stable. Much of the available supplies is of lower quality.

Pulses

Jun 1, 2026

Chickpeas: Canadian crop to be significantly smaller

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Despite an increase in acreage, lower yields mean that Canadian growers are expecting a smaller crop than last year. However, supplies are expected to remain secure. Lower production is also expected in India.

Fruit and Vegetables

May 27, 2026

Dried beans: most of the old adzuki bean crop has been sold

BEIJING. On average, over 90% of China’s 2025 adzuki bean crop has already been sold. Traders’ stock levels vary. Kidney bean prices have risen slightly compared with April. Mung bean exports are significantly lower than last year’s figures.

Pulses

May 27, 2026

Chickpeas: Indian goods remain competitive

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. At present, almost only old-crop produce is available on the Indian market, and stocks remain limited. High world market prices are nevertheless maintaining export competitiveness. Canadian exports are also performing pretty well.

Fruit and Vegetables

May 20, 2026

Peas and lentils: high prices for red lentils

OTTAWA. The Canadian pea market remains largely firm, although demand could be stronger. Prices for red lentils, however, have reached high levels, mainly due to potential crop failures in India.

Pulses

May 18, 2026

Chickpeas: market more active again

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. A revival in demand has breathed new life into the Indian chickpea market. Stocks remain low. In Canada, growers are not yet entirely convinced by the current prices.

Pulses

May 11, 2026

Chickpeas: demand remains high

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The market in India is fairly quiet, but low stock levels are supporting prices. Globally, demand remains high, particularly for premium grades.

Fruit and Vegetables

May 6, 2026

Dried beans: shift in red kidney bean exports

BEIJING. There have been significant changes in Chinese red kidney bean exports this year. The markets for black kidney beans and adzuki beans remain quiet, while mung bean stocks are strikingly low.

Pulses

May 4, 2026

Chickpeas: export demand for Indian goods on the rise

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Liquidity constraints have caused prices on the Indian chickpea market to decline slightly, but traders are optimistic that this will be short-lived. In North America, prices appear more stable.

Pulses

Apr 27, 2026

Chickpeas: hardly any domestic demand

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Demand for chickpeas on the Indian domestic market is weak, while the situation looks slightly better internationally. In Canada, prices for animal feed in particular are under pressure.

Fruit and Vegetables

Apr 22, 2026

Lentils: difficult demand situation

OTTAWA. A bumper crop and restrictions on international trade are putting pressure on the Canadian lentil market. Supplies will remain high next season.

Pulses

Apr 20, 2026

Chickpeas: contrasting supply situation

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. While the supply situation for chickpeas is highly encouraging for buyers in Canada, the opposite is the case in India.

Pulses

Apr 13, 2026

Chickpeas: shifting dynamics

NEW DELHI. Notable shifts have taken place for chickpeas in India. Exporters are adding fuel to fire.

Pulses

Apr 7, 2026

Chickpeas: Indian market regains stability

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Following a period of weakness, the Indian chickpea market is now showing signs of recovery, particularly as current arrivals are barely sufficient to meet demand. In Canada, trade could do with a bit more momentum.

Pulses

Mar 30, 2026

Chickpeas: lower crop estimates support prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Following a downward revision to India’s crop estimates, the chickpea market has seen a slight recovery. This has not yet been reflected in export prices. In Canada, buying interest remains rather low.

Fruit and Vegetables

Mar 25, 2026

Dried beans: trading remains subdued

BEIJING. According to Chinese traders, demand on the bean markets is relatively low, and therefore trading is rather sluggish. Hopes are pinned on tapping into new markets. Prices are showing only slight fluctuations.

Pulses

Mar 23, 2026

Chickpeas: export markets still under pressure

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The conflicts in the Middle East continue to affect Indian chickpea exports, and suppliers are increasingly concerned. In Canada, massive carry-over stocks are preventing sharper price rises.

Pulses

Mar 16, 2026

Chickpeas: lower yields in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Despite the increase in acreage, Statistics Canada expects production to be smaller this year, as yields are forecast to be lower than last year. In India, large supplies are putting downward pressure on prices.

Pulses

Mar 9, 2026

Chickpeas: possible crop damage supports prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Demand on the Indian chickpea market remains subdued, but the potential for price declines is limited. In Canada, buyers are holding back on the new crop, while farmers are looking for replacements for poor-quality seeds.

Fruit and Vegetables

Mar 4, 2026

Dried beans: traders are making only necessary purchases

BEIJING. The Chinese New Year celebrations had largely slowed down trading on the bean markets. Sales are now slowly picking up again, but many traders are holding off on purchases for the time being and are instead reducing their existing stocks.

Pulses

Mar 2, 2026

Chickpeas: trade remains moderate

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Trading activity on both the Indian and Canadian chickpea markets is currently moderate. India is experiencing liquidity problems, while world market prices are providing some support.

Pulses

Feb 23, 2026

Chickpeas: prices stabilise

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Following last week's decline, prices on the Indian chickpea market are now firmer. Trade in Canada is currently rather sluggish.

Pulses

Feb 16, 2026

Chickpeas: new crop reaches the markets

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The first arrivals of the new chickpea crop are arriving at Indian mandis, but volumes are still well below average. In Canada, there is speculation about this year's acreage.

Fruit and Vegetables

Feb 11, 2026

Lentils and peas: China resumes buying from Canada

OTTAWA. With the provisional trade agreement concluded in mid-January, Canada and China are strengthening their trade relations. Tariff reductions are facilitating imports, and Canadian pulses are once again in demand in China.

Pulses

Feb 9, 2026

Chickpeas: smaller acreage and crop damage

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. High stock levels are putting pressure on chickpea prices in both India and Canada. In India, however, the upcoming smaller production is likely to remedy this situation.

Fruit and Vegetables

Feb 4, 2026

Dried beans: RCEP agreement boosts mung bean exports

BEIJING. The RCEP agreement, the world's largest free trade agreement, has led to a significant increase in Chinese mung bean exports to Vietnam and Thailand. Meanwhile, demand for adzuki beans for the Chinese New Year is lower than expected.

Pulses

Feb 2, 2026

Chickpeas: oversupply weighs on prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. High stocks from the old crop and average production levels are leading to high supply and falling prices in India. However, this could soon change – suppliers are optimistic ahead of the new crop.

Pulses

Jan 26, 2026

Chickpeas: production decline in India

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Shrinking stocks are taking the pressure off Indian chickpea prices. An expected decline in production is providing additional support. Large quantities remain available in Canada.

Pulses

Jan 19, 2026

Chickpeas: supply deficit stabilises prices

NEW DELHI. The Indian chickpea market continues its upward trend despite a marginal decline in export prices. Various factors are likely to stabilise prices in the coming weeks.

Pulses

Jan 12, 2026

Chickpeas: market begins to recover

NEW DELHI. After a prolonged decline in prices, the Indian chickpea market is now slowly picking up. The prospect of a smaller crop is supporting prices, as is rising demand.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jan 7, 2026

Dried beans: concerns over market shares

BEIJING. For farmers it is not attractive to sell adzuki beans in China. Kidney beans require some stimulation. Traders are voicing concerns over China’s market shares for mung and soybeans.

Pulses

Jan 5, 2026

Chickpeas: concerning standstill

NEW DELHI. Trading has come to an unusual standstill for chickpeas in India. Supplies will be an issue this year. Expectation is that prices will shift.

Pulses

Dec 15, 2025

Chickpeas: quality determines prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, the crop is smaller than expected due to lower sowing and rain damage, and quality is determining prices. In Canada, however, the crop is expected to be record-breaking, and Australia is also expecting high volumes.

Pulses

Dec 8, 2025

Chickpeas: Canada expects largest crop in two decades

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The crop prospects in India and Canada could not be more different: while the former expects massive crop failures, the North American country is likely to harvest its largest crop in two decades. This is reflected in the prices.

Fruit and Vegetables

Dec 3, 2025

Dried beans: growers are reluctant to sell

BEIJING. Due to low prices, many Chinese farmers are holding back their bean crops for the time being. Quality plays a decisive role in pricing. Buying interest leaves much to be desired.

Pulses

Dec 1, 2025

Chickpeas: hopes for price increases rise

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Despite further slight declines, Indian chickpea suppliers believe that the low point has now been reached. In Canada, quality continues to be a problem.

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