Pulses
Chickpeas down, lentils up: two opposite supply stories for 2026/27
Australia’s pulse sector is entering the 2026/27 season with two sharply contrasting supply dynamics. Chickpea production is forecast to contract significantly, while lentil output could reach another record. For international buyers, this divergence is a reminder that speaking broadly about the “pulse market” can be misleading: availability, pricing and sourcing strategies need to be assessed commodity by commodity.
October 12, 2026