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India Imposes 30% Duty on Yellow Pea Imports

11/9/2025

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India imposed a 30% duty on yellow pea imports, including from Canada, effective November 1.
The Indian Pulses and Grains Association urged 30%–50% duties to shield farmers amid expected large pea output from Canada and Russia.
Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, said the duty was unexpected and rumors had circulated since September.
Prior to the duty, Canada exported about 500,000 tonnes of yellow peas to India in recent months.

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India imposed a 30% duty on yellow pea imports, including from Canada, effective November 1.
The Indian Pulses and Grains Association urged 30%–50% duties to shield farmers amid expected large pea output from Canada and Russia.
Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada, said the duty was unexpected and rumors had circulated since September.
Prior to the duty, Canada exported about 500,000 tonnes of yellow peas to India in recent months.