The export season for crops including chickpeas, beans, and lentils in Ukraine started on September 1, with a report showing an 8% increase in chickpea exports and a 23% increase in bean exports compared to the same period last year. However, lentil exports saw a decrease of 71%. The rise in bean exports is attributed to a 15% increase in sown areas. The European Union (EU) continues to be the main importer of Ukrainian legumes, with a 26% increase in shipments to the bloc.