Pulses

Pulses

Feb 19, 2024

Chickpeas: significantly larger acreage

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Indian farmers are encouraged by last year's favourable market prices and have significantly increased their chickpea acreage. Canadian market players are also keeping a close eye on this development.

Fruit and Vegetables

Feb 13, 2024

Pulses: positive prospects for 2024

ANKARA. After a very successful year 2023, market players in the Turkish pulses market are optimistic about 2024 as well. What matters here is the appropriate support, with which the sector can still achieve a great deal.

Pulses

Feb 12, 2024

Chickpeas: prices decline despite supply shortage

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Although the supply shortage on the Indian market continues, commodity prices decline; despite the wedding season, demand is not able to stabilise them in the long term. In Canada, however, there is uncertainty regarding stocks.

Pulses

Feb 5, 2024

Chickpeas: buying interest leaves much to be desired

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. As international prices fall, more and more buyers are considering peanuts from origins other than India. Meanwhile, the prospects for the new crop are promising, while acreage in the US and Canada is expected to increase.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jan 31, 2024

Dried beans: adzuki bean farmers empty their warehouses

BEIJING. Growers in China's adzuki bean-growing regions are currently selling their remaining produce, in some cases at very favourable prices. Meanwhile, organic kidney beans are becoming scarce and the remaining stocks of mung beans are also lower than last year.

Pulses

Jan 29, 2024

Chickpeas: Germany's imports from Russia have increased massively

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Prices on the Indian market continue to fall, while the crop prospects are very promising. In Canada, the market is quiet, while Germany's imports have increased.

Pulses

Jan 22, 2024

Chickpeas: wedding season boosts demand

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, prices for chickpeas have risen slightly, partly because buying interest is increasing shortly before the wedding season. In Canada, market players are monitoring the situation after the Crop Production Show.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jan 17, 2024

Dried beans: prices for kidney beans are rising

BEIJING. While prices for Chinese kidney beans have risen significantly in recent weeks, other bean varieties have maintained their price levels for the time being. High freight costs are dampening export demand.

Pulses

Jan 15, 2024

Chickpeas: India expects bumper crop

NEW DELHI. High prices over the course of the season have led Indian farmers to increase the area under chickpeas, which is why a significantly higher crop volume is expected. Prices are coming under pressure due to various factors.

Pulses

Jan 8, 2024

Chickpeas: import duty affects market activity

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The Indian government has taken some decisions regarding import duty in the pulses market which has put the market players on alert. Meanwhile, sowings are said to have increased in both India and Canada.

Fruit and Vegetables

Dec 21, 2023

Pulses: sharp rise in exports

MERSIN. Suppliers in Turkey may be worried about finance, but the export value for pulses has surged this year.

Pulses

Dec 18, 2023

Chickpeas: rainfall brings relief

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. The recent rains proved to be a boon for India's chickpea growers, who are already struggling with other challenges. Australia's smaller crop could be an advantage for North American producers.

Pulses

Dec 11, 2023

Chickpeas: speculators drive the market

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, the market development in Maharashtra is currently mainly determined by large stockists and speculators. At the same time, there is speculation in Canada about the acreage for 2024.

Fruit and Vegetables

Dec 6, 2023

Dried beans: China increases mung bean imports

BEIJING. According to the Chinese customs office, the country has significantly increased its mung bean imports from Uzbekistan. Snowfall is making loading difficult in some areas where black kidney beans are grown.

Pulses

Dec 4, 2023

Chickpeas: farmers expand sowing

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Indian farmers have decided to expand their sowing despite heavy rainfall due to the significant price increase in recent weeks. The acreage in Canada could also be larger in 2024.

Pulses

Nov 27, 2023

Chickpeas: price rally continues

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Prices on the Indian chickpea market are continuing their upward trend, and due to the shortage of goods, there is no end in sight for the time being. In Canada, market players are expecting a larger acreage for the new season.

Pulses

Nov 20, 2023

Chickpeas: EU ups spending in 2023/2024

NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS. Rabi sowing is in full swing for chickpeas in India. As demand is high and prices are attractive this may prompt an uprise. EU chickpea imports have surged to a record high.

Pulses

Nov 13, 2023

Chickpeas: differing price trends

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, there were significant price increases over the course of the season, mainly due to the shortage of available goods. The crop was also small in Canada, but buyers are still holding back for the time being.

Fruit and Vegetables

Nov 8, 2023

Pulses: production planning becomes a matter for the ministry

ANKARA. It was recently decided in Turkey that production planning for various agricultural products will now be the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture. The fact that pulses have a low water requirement should benefit the sector in Turkey, where water is scarce.

Pulses

Nov 6, 2023

Chickpeas: Russia competes with Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In India, the focus is on the new sowing, while Canada wants to expand the area under cultivation in 2024. Russia is also increasingly on the agenda, although the quality of the goods plays a decisive role here.

Fruit and Vegetables

Nov 1, 2023

Dried beans: lower production in China

BEIJING. China's 2023/2024 adzuki bean crop may be smaller than last year, yet carry-in supplies should compensate for shortfalls. A similar situation persists for black kidney beans. The prices for red kidney beans are still on the rise.

Pulses

Oct 30, 2023

Chickpeas: farmers in Canada look ahead to new season

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Trading has gained traction in Canada as producers are already buying seeds for 2024/2025. Although trading is largely subdued in India, the market should not be udnerestimated.

Pulses

Oct 23, 2023

Chickpeas: further price corrections

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Chickpea prices in India have fallen slightly again, but this situation could change soon due to low stocks and global political tensions. In Canada, market players continue to wait impatiently for official production estimates.

Pulses

Oct 16, 2023

Chickpeas: supply and demand not the only issue

NEW DELHI. Supply and demand normally shape the market. But at present there are other global and local factors that are playing into developments for chickpeas.

Pulses

Oct 9, 2023

Chickpeas: large varieties become scarce in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. While the quality of the Canadian crop is convincing, there is a decline in production and a large part of the chickpeas are relatively small. Meanwhile, low stocks keep prices in India stable.

Fruit and Vegetables

Oct 4, 2023

Dried beans: prices for red kidney beans extremely high

BEIJING. The high prices for Chinese red kidney beans are discouraging buyers, so there is currently little trade. Exports of black kidney beans, meanwhile, are declining sharply, and the situation is similar in the mung bean market.

Pulses

Oct 2, 2023

Chickpeas: political tensions cause concern for traders

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. After the Canadian government accused India of murdering a Sikh separatist in Canada, there is outrage in India and political tensions between the countries are on the rise. This could also have an impact on trade.

Pulses

Sep 25, 2023

Chickpeas: NAFED sells stocks

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Price increases in the Indian domestic market have prompted NAFED to release parts of its stocks for sale. Meanwhile, the market in Canada is stable.

Pulses

Sep 12, 2023

Chickpeas: EU imports surge in 2023/2024

BRUSSELS/NEW DELHI. As plant-based diets are highly popular and demand for protein crops is increasing global demand is on the rise for chickpeas. This certainly holds true for the EU, where imports have surged in 2023/2024.

Fruit and Vegetables

Sep 7, 2023

Pulses: Turkey increases exports

ANKARA. Turkish exports of pulses, oilseeds and cereals were more than 10% higher in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period last year. Nevertheless, there are still hurdles that market players are increasingly trying to overcome.

Fruit and Vegetables

Sep 6, 2023

Dried beans: sharp price declines for black kidney beans

BEIJING. Weak demand has caused prices for Chinese black kidney beans to decline significantly. The low buying interest is also still felt in the other bean markets.

Pulses

Sep 4, 2023

Chickpeas: questionable yield decline in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. According to the latest data from StatsCan, the chickpea acreage in Canada is said to have increased, but at the same time yields are said to be surprisingly low; not all market players agree with that. In India, there have been slight price declines.

Pulses

Aug 28, 2023

Chickpeas: inflation drives up prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Price hikes in the Indian chickpea market continue; global inflation and commodity shortages are exerting decent pressure here. In Canada, market players prefer to wait and see for the time being.

Pulses

Aug 21, 2023

Chickpeas: price increases continue

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Due to the shortage on the global market, chickpea prices continue to rise in the important growing countries. There is no relief in sight for the time being, but some buyers still prefer to wait and see.

Pulses

Aug 14, 2023

Chickpeas: supplies sell immediately

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Buyers in India are quick to act as soon as chickpeas become available. Issue is that stocks are running low. Activities are less dynamic in Canada.

Fruit and Vegetables

Aug 8, 2023

Pulses: odd export restrictions apply in Turkey

ANKARA/OTTAWA. New export regulations apply in Turkey for red lentils and chickpeas. Harvesting is well underway for lentils and peas in Canada, but news could be better.

Pulses

Aug 7, 2023

Chickpeas: quality issues in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Quality is leaving much to be desired in Canada as local reports state. Supplies are running low in India and challenges persist in other origins, which are impacting the prices for chickpeas.

Fruit and Vegetables

Aug 2, 2023

Dried beans: low demand in summer

BEIJING. In the summer months, buying interest in the Chinese pulse market usually wanes, and beans are no exception this year. There are also reports from the growing regions of difficulties in loading the goods.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 31, 2023

Dried lentils: large price disparity

OTTAWA/ANKARA. In Canada, buyers are wondering about the large price differential between red and green lentils; market experts reckon that there could be adjustments soon. The outlook for the Turkish crop this year is very promising.

Pulses

Jul 31, 2023

Chickpeas: Russia increases production significantly

ANKARA/NEW DELHI. Both Turkey and Russia are expected to have a very good chickpea production this year; the situation is different in Australia. In India, prices continue to rise due to high demand.

Pulses

Jul 24, 2023

Chickpeas: low arrivals drive up prices

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Heavy rains and the current sowing season mean that only small quantities of chickpeas are reaching Indian markets; this is pushing up prices, especially as demand is high. In Canada, yields may be lower than hoped.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 19, 2023

Dried lentils: smaller acreage in North America

OTTAWA/ANKARA. Lentil acreage in the US and Canada is smaller this season, which is expected to tighten supplies. In Australia, farmers are hoping for rain, while the outlook for Turkey is promising.

Pulses

Jul 17, 2023

Chickpeas: mixed growing conditions in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. While some Canadian growing areas are blessed with adequate moisture, others are experiencing drought conditions that will reduce yields. In India, prices have fallen slightly; however, this is likely to be short-lived.

Pulses

Jul 10, 2023

Chickpeas: demand is unabated

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. Buying interest for Indian chickpeas remains strong despite high prices and market experts believe that no price reductions are in sight for the time being. In Canada, estimates for this year's season vary.

Fruit and Vegetables

Jul 5, 2023

Dried beans: prices for adzuki beans have increased

BEIJING. While prices for adzuki beans have increased a little, the situation on the other Chinese bean markets is largely different. Demand still leaves much to be desired and the drought is causing problems for farmers.

Pulses

Jul 3, 2023

Chickpeas: Canada hopes for rain

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. In the growing regions of western Canada, chickpea growers are hoping for rainfall as drought is adversely affecting yields. In India, there continues to be a shortage of high quality chickpeas.

Pulses

Jun 26, 2023

Chickpeas: NAFED purchases exceed expectations

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. NAFED has again purchased large quantities of chickpeas in India, much to the relief of growers. In Canada, the situation remains unclear, but much points to harvest delays.

Pulses

Jun 19, 2023

Chickpeas: it's a waiting game in Canada

NEW DELHI/OTTAWA. While Indian market players are currently keeping an eye on the shortage of goods, Canadian traders are still waiting for international demand to finally pick up. Meanwhile, German imports have increased.

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