India - Pulses - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Pulses Price in India - 2023

Contents:

  1. Pulses Price in India (CIF) - 2022
  2. Pulses Price in India (FOB) - 2022
  3. Pulses Imports in India
  4. Pulses Exports in India

Pulses Price in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $810 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses import price increased by +80.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($1,164 per ton), while the price for Russia ($468 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Price in India (FOB) - 2022

The average pulses export price stood at $856 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,446 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,549 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($683 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports in India

In 2022, approx. 2.4M tons of pulses were imported into India; waning by -7% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3.3%.

In value terms, pulses imports shrank to $2B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.1B, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Pulses in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Myanmar33939056068626.5%
Mozambique12315821733239.2%
Canada430497409330-8.4%
Australia40.672.212020371.0%
Tanzania140157292131-2.2%
Brazil60.639.410081.610.4%
Malawi35.61.735.744.57.7%
Russia56.040.05.10.4-80.7%
Others329212363153-22.5%
Total1,5531,5682,1021,9608.1%

Top Suppliers of Pulses to India in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (777.1K tons)
  2. Mozambique (492.5K tons)
  3. Canada (401.8K tons)
  4. Australia (243.9K tons)
  5. Tanzania (199.3K tons)
  6. Brazil (70.1K tons)
  7. Malawi (67.4K tons)
  8. Russia (0.8K tons)

Pulses Exports in India

In 2022, the amount of pulses exported from India soared to 659K tons, increasing by 96% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $564M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Pulses in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China19.114.693.511883.5%
United Arab Emirates9.919.416.0117127.8%
United States25.144.350.952.027.5%
Bangladesh12.619.56.149.057.3%
Nepal7.121.325.033.467.6%
Iran0.77.88.326.5235.8%
Sri Lanka16.015.49.222.512.0%
Canada8.712.112.216.423.5%
Algeria31.320.97.311.4-28.6%
Saudi Arabia6.56.59.111.019.2%
Qatar6.67.09.110.014.9%
United Kingdom7.711.710.39.46.9%
Others40.360.665.786.629.0%
Total19226132356443.2%

Top Export Markets for Pulses from India in 2022:

  1. China (173.4K tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (165.4K tons)
  3. Bangladesh (70.5K tons)
  4. Nepal (42.1K tons)
  5. Iran (34.8K tons)
  6. United States (33.6K tons)
  7. Sri Lanka (20.4K tons)
  8. Canada (12.9K tons)
  9. Qatar (10.0K tons)
  10. Saudi Arabia (9.3K tons)
  11. Algeria (8.5K tons)
  12. United Kingdom (8.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pulses market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 203 - Bambara beans
  • FCL 176 - Beans, dry
  • FCL 181 - Broad beans, dry
  • FCL 191 - Chick-peas, dry
  • FCL 195 - Cow peas, dry
  • FCL 201 - Lentils, dry
  • FCL 187 - Peas, dry
  • FCL 197 - Pigeon peas
  • FCL 211 - Pulses nes

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  • India

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in India
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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