Trent Klarenbach, BSA AgEc, PAg, founder and lead analyst, Klarenbach Research
Import data for India and the European Union show lentil and pea imports running well ahead of last year in the early 2026/27 marketing year.
In India, Delhi chana spot prices rose in the week to Oct 20 as port stocks fell.
India pulse imports
India's cumulative lentil imports for March to August of the 2026/27 marketing year were up 155% from the previous marketing year, according to Areté.
Pea imports were up 142% over the same period, and chickpea imports were unchanged.
EU pulse imports
EU cumulative pea imports for July and August of the 2026/27 marketing year were up 254% from the previous marketing year, according to Areté.
Lentil imports were up 28% and chickpea imports were down 16% over the same period.
India chana
Delhi chana spot rose ₹195 to ₹7,520.45/qtl, and port stocks fell 14% to 1.77 lakh tonnes between Oct 13 and Oct 20, according to Ashutosh Jhanwar.
He noted limited mandi arrivals and consumption demand on one side, and government auctions and lower-priced yellow peas as competing supply on the other.
What to watch
India's September import data for lentils and peas.
EU pea and lentil import totals for September.
Delhi chana spot prices and port stocks.
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Sources: Areté, India pulse imports Mar–Aug 2026/27 and EU pulse imports Jul–Aug 2026/27, Oct 26, 2026 · Ashutosh Jhanwar, Delhi chana spot and port stocks, Oct 13–20, 2026
