Expected Growth in Domestic Production and Utilization of Pearl Millet

06-Apr-2026 06:01 PM

New Delhi. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected an increase of approximately one million tonnes in the production and utilization of pearl millet (Bajra) in India. According to the USDA report, pearl millet production is estimated to rise from 11.57 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season to 12.6 million tonnes in the 2025-26 season,

while its utilization (consumption) is projected to increase from 11.6 million tonnes to 12.6 million tonnes. Since the growth in production and utilization is expected to be roughly equal, there will be no significant change in the residual surplus stock, which is likely to remain steady at 0.585 million tonnes.

In the 2024-25 season, with a carry-over stock of 0.615 million tonnes and a production volume of 11.57 million tonnes, the total market availability reached 12.185 million tonnes; subsequently, following a consumption of 11.6 million tonnes, a residual stock of 0.585 million tonnes remained.

In the 2025-26 season, with a carry-over stock of 0.585 million tonnes and a production volume of 12.6 million tonnes, the total availability is projected to reach 13.185 million tonnes, with consumption expected to amount to 12.6 million tonnes.