Australian gram and lentil export business slows down

28-Mar-2025 01:27 PM

🇦🇺 Australian Gram & Lentil Exports Slow Down Amid India's Import Duty Hike

📍 Brisbane – India’s 10% import duty on lentils and Desi gram, effective April 1, 2025, has significantly impacted Australia's pulse exports.

📊 Key Insights

✅ Record Gram Production – Australia’s gram output is estimated at an all-time high of 22.70 lakh tonnes (ABARES).
✅ Strong Indian Demand – India imported a record 16 lakh tonnes of gram between Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (ABS data).
✅ Declining Exportable Stock – Due to high Indian demand & global shipments, exportable gram & lentil stocks are shrinking.
✅ Weather Challenges – Queensland sees good rainfall, boosting gram sowing hopes, while Victoria & South Australia face severe drought, affecting exports.
✅ Slow Pulse Exports – Indian buyers hesitated to place new contracts due to uncertainty over import duties.

📈 Market Outlook

💡 With India's duty-free import window closing on March 31, Australia’s gram & lentil exports may face further slowdowns. Dry weather in key states could also impact future pulse production.