In China, the demand for the new crop of Australian red sorghum remains stable, with offers quoted at U$280/MT for CFR China (F/B) in containers. The Australian Mung beans P – grade new crop demand is minimal, with offers quoted at U$990/MT for CFR Qingdao (A/M) in containers with no buying interest this week. The demand for Australian Kaspa peas is limited, with offers quoted at U$440/MT for CFR Tianjin (J/F) in containers. Meanwhile, the demand for Australian barley is stable, with offers quoted at high U$250/MT for CFR China (D/A) in containers & heard bulk trade reported at U$250/MT.

Australian wheat price in local market remained firmed last week. SEA millers are gearing up to cover Australian wheat demand in Feb & March, with offers are quoted for APW1 at U$278/MT; APH2 at U$313/MT to CFR SEA major ports in containers.

There has been a significant rain event this past week in WA and Victoria which has slowed down harvest in these states. There is some more rain expected across all eastern states of Australia which is expected to delay harvest in NSW and Victoria which will likely impact export execution of pulses. This has already started showing in increased market pricing this week for pulses crops.

Indian market experienced price rise of U$20/MT this week due to limited offers from the Australian origin, ongoing execution issues, & weather conditions. There is active participation from buyers for desi chickpeas coverage in this week & domestic Indian market of desi stands at INR72, with offers quoted for Australian desi-chickpeas CHK1(24/25) at U$720/MT (N/D); U$685-690/MT (D/J) CNF to India in containers, and bulk trades reported at U$680/MT (D). There is minimal trade movement in Australian red lentils, with offers quoted at U$710-15/MT (D/J) CFR to Kolkata (D/J) in containers.

Pakistan’s market demand for Australian desi chickpeas & red lentils has gone silent since last two weeks, with offers quoted at CHK1(24/25) at U$715-20/MT (N/D) & NIP1/HAL1 at U$720/MT (D) to CFR Karachi in containers. Local sources indicated that desi chickpeas at U$785/MT.

Bangladesh, buyer are actively participating in Australian desi chickpeas buying this week, as offers are quoted at U$710/MT (N/D); U$690/MT (D) to CFR Chittagong (D) in containers. Local sources indicate the lentils market is bearish at present.

Market demand in Nepal is slow this week, last trades reported at CHK1(24/25) at U$725-30/MT levels to CFR Birgunj (D); NIP1/HAL1 quoted at U$745-50/MT; GM Canola quoted at U$685-90/MT (D) to CFR Birgunj in containers.

In Egypt, the demand for faba beans remains steady to slow with three bulk vessels of faba beans are currently loading from Australian origin. This week’s offers are quoted as follows: Faba (Warda type) at U$520/MT (D/J), Faba Fiesta type at U$590/MT (D/J), & Albus lupins at U$560/MT CFR Damietta (J/F) in containers.

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