Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Global Pulse Prices Plummet Amid Market Competition
The prices of beans and lentils, called pulses, are getting very low around the world.
Countries like Canada, Australia, and Russia are selling lots of them, causing prices to fall.
This is bad news for farmers in India, especially those harvesting or about to harvest their crops.
Imports of these pulses are not taxed, making the market even more competitive.
The price drop is a result of a surplus of these products.
Global pulse prices have dropped to record lows.
Countries like Canada, Australia, and Russia are competing for market share.
Price declines range from 5% to 20% in the past month.
Indian farmers are harvesting or set to harvest crops during the price decline.
Duty-free imports of certain pulses are contributing to market changes.
- Who
- Canada, Australia, Russia, and African nations.
- What
- Pulses prices have dropped to record lows.
- When
- Over the past month and during the 2025-2026 marketing season (August-July).
- Where
- Global pulse market and India.
- Why
- Stiff competition among major pulse exporting countries.
Indian Farmers
Exporters
Impact of Low Prices
Indian Farmers
Falling prices negatively impact Indian farmers' incomes and competitiveness.
Exporters
Increased competition among exporters pushes prices down, benefiting importers
- Key Issue
- Global pulse prices at record lows
- Affected Pulses
- Yellow peas, lentils, chickpeas, urad, tur, masur, chana, and moth dal
- Contributing Countries
- Canada, Australia, Russia, US, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Brazil, and Ukraine
- Price Drops (Past Month)
- 5-20% decline
- Duty Status
- Duty-free imports of tur, urad, and yellow peas until March 31, 2026
Sources
SC seeks reply of Centre on PIL seeking import curbs on yellow peas
Global prices of pulses drop to record lows as Canada, Australia, Russia and Africa tussle for market share
Top Court Seeks Reply Of Centre On PIL Seeking Import Curbs On Yellow Peas
