Movement in Global Pulses Market: War Has No Direct Impact, But Trade Facing Indirect Pressure
13-Mar-2026 11:33 AM
Movement in Global Pulses Market: War Has No Direct Impact, But Trade Facing Indirect Pressure
Urad – Slight Improvement
(All prices CIF indicative in $/metric tonne)
★ Prices of urad arriving from Myanmar to India recorded a marginal increase compared to last week. On March 5, the price of FAQ quality urad was $855 per tonne, which increased to $860 per tonne on March 12. Similarly, SQ quality urad rose from $955 to $960 per tonne.
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Desi Chickpea – Up by $20
★ Prices of desi chickpea from Australia to India witnessed a relatively stronger increase. The price was $555 per tonne on March 5 and rose to $575 per tonne by March 12. Improved demand in the Indian market and uncertainty in global trade supported prices.
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Kabuli Chickpea – Slight Firmness
★ For 42–44 caliber kabuli chickpea, export prices from India to Turkey increased from $1170 to $1180 per tonne, while shipments to the UAE rose from $1150 to $1160 per tonne. For the larger 58–60 caliber variety, prices for Turkey increased from $930 to $940 per tonne and for the UAE from $940 to $950 per tonne.
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Pigeon Pea (Tur) – Slight Weakness
★ Prices of pigeon pea softened slightly. The Myanmar to India price declined from $890 to $870 per tonne, while supplies from Mozambique eased from $720 to $710 per tonne.
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Yellow Pea – Mild Improvement
★ Yellow pea prices showed a slight improvement. Vessel shipments from Canada to India increased from $330 to $335 per tonne, while supplies from Russia/Ukraine rose from $340 to $345 per tonne.
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Red Lentil – Relatively Stronger Firmness
★ Prices of red lentil showed relatively better strength. Vessel shipments from Canada to India increased from $535 to $545 per tonne. Container shipments saw a sharper rise, with prices moving from $580 to $600 per tonne. Australian lentils to India also increased from $565 to $585 per tonne.
★ The ongoing conflict in West Asia has not directly affected pulses shipments to India so far. However, increasing risks in shipping routes, higher freight costs, and fluctuations in crude oil prices have created uncertainty in global trade. Amid these conditions, pulses prices in the Indian market have also shown gradual improvement.