Pulses import by South Indian importers increases from 649 to 1355 containers during 9-17 June-2017.

South Indian importers imported 1355 containers pulses at Chennai and Krishnapatnam ports during 9 to 17th June-2017. It is higher b y706 containers from previous week ending 8th June-2017. In the first week of June total 649 containers pulses are imported at same ports. Out of total 1355 containers the share of Black Mapte is 764 containers (previous week 313 containers). The share of lentils is186 containers (127). Chickpeas stood third with 154 containers (70 ). Dun peas import increased from 10 to 78 containers during the same period. Green Moong bean import increased from 9 to 44 containers Green peas and yellow peas remain almost steady at 17 and 13 containers. Higher volume of import remains restrictive for uptrend in the short term.