It looks like India is thinking about implementing an import duty on yellow peas.
India Pulses and Grains Association is concerned that an increase in yellow pea production in Canada and Russia could result in more imports.
They say ongoing imports have brought down prices, which could discourage Indian farmers from expanding their own pulse production.
The IPGA says in order to raise the price of yellow peas in the domestic market, they are calling on the Indian government to impose a 30 to 40 per cent import duty.
In 2023, India introduced a duty-free import policy on yellow peas from Canada; since then, it has undergone several extensions.
Stats show that India's yellow pea imports from Canada rose from virtually nothing before the 50 per cent tariff was removed in December of 2023 to 3.5 million tonnes as of June 30th (2025).
The current duty free extension on yellow peas from Canada is set to expire March 31st, 2026.