Global Pulses Market Update
22-Dec-2025 08:02 AM
Global Pulses Market Update
Peas: Week Ends on a Steady to Firm Note
★ International pea markets closed the week on a steady to slightly firmer tone. With the holiday season approaching, exporters are adopting a defensive trading stance.
★ India remains a key focus area. Although rabi pulse and chickpea sowing is ahead of last year, a sharp increase in acreage as hoped by the government appears unlikely. Sowing levels are struggling to match the recent five-year average.
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Lentils: Under Competitive Pressure
★ International lentil markets ended the week on a softer note. Trading activity remained limited due to the December and early January holiday period.
★ On-farm stocks in Canada are significantly higher than last year, but growers are showing patience. This has helped keep prices aligned with the short-term requirements of processors and exporters.
★ Despite this, export asking prices and farmgate prices for green lentils are at their lowest levels since the 2019–20 season.
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Kabuli Chickpeas: Rising Global Competition
★ International chickpea markets continued to show a softer trend, reflecting intensified competition for prospective demand.
★ Indian exporters have become more aggressive on pricing, driven by expectations of improved sowing and yields in the ongoing rabi season.
★ As of December 13, total pulse acreage increased from 11.541 million hectares to 11.711 million hectares. Chickpea sowing contributed significantly, rising from 8.167 million hectares to 8.491 million hectares.