This document summarizes a study on changing patterns of pulses trade. It finds that imports of peas have significantly increased, leapfrogging other pulses to become the largest imported commodity. There has been a congruent change between domestic production and imports. The import portfolio has become more dynamic over time in terms of variety and partners. While import penetration of pulses is still lower than edible oils, pulses imports can play an important role in cooling domestic pulse markets. The study utilizes detailed customs data to analyze pulses trade at a granular level. It finds that Canada and Myanmar are major trading partners and exporters of different pulses to India. There is potential to become a net exporter of value-added pulses like chickpeas, based on