India: Pulse imports diverge in 2026 as tur and masoor supplies rise

• Canada, Australia, Myanmar key pulse suppliers
• Urad and chana imports decline y-o-y

India’s pulse import pattern during January-July 2026 shows a mixed supply picture, with significantly higher arrivals of masoor and tur, while urad and chana imports declined from the corresponding period last year. Yellow pea imports also remained higher, adding to overall availability in the pulse market.

Tur imports rise sharply

Tur imports increased to 0.579 mnt during January-July 2026, compared with 0.401 mnt a year earlier. Mozambique was the largest supplier at 0.218 mnt, followed by Myanmar at 0.135 mnt and Tanzania at 0.104 mnt. The higher inflow indicates improved overseas availability and could help meet domestic milling demand.

Masoor sees biggest increase

Masoor imports recorded the strongest growth, reaching 1.150 mnt, up substantially from 0.664 mnt last year. Canada accounted for 0.677 mnt, while Australia supplied 0.425 mnt. The sharp increase in imports points to ample overseas availability and could keep domestic masoor supplies comfortable in the near term.

Urad and chana imports decline

Urad imports fell to 0.395 mnt from 0.459 mnt last year. Myanmar remained the dominant supplier with 0.329 mnt, accounting for most of the imports. Chana imports were also slightly lower at 0.642 mnt, compared with 0.670 mnt in the previous year. Australia remained the major supplier, contributing around 0.609 mnt, while Tanzania supplied 0.0295 mnt.

Yellow pea imports remain elevated

Yellow pea imports increased to 0.729 mnt from 0.657 mnt last year. Canada contributed nearly 0.579 mnt, while Russia supplied around 0.146 mnt. Continued inflows could provide an additional substitute supply for domestic pulse consumption.

Outlook

The import data suggests a comfortable supply position for masoor, tur and yellow peas, while relatively lower urad and chana imports could provide some support to their domestic prices. Going forward, the impact of these imports will depend on domestic arrivals, milling demand, festival-season consumption and the pace of further overseas purchases.