Export of pulses from Gujarat increased to 2.48 lakh tonnes

10-Feb-2025 11:02 AM

The export of pulses from Gujarat has seen a significant increase, rising to 2.48 lakh tonnes during the first ten months of the current financial year (April 2024–January 2025), nearly double the amount from the previous year.

This growth can be attributed to favorable exchange rates and successful export strategies. Gujarat remains a leading state in the export of various agricultural products, including pulses, guar, gum, dairy products, peanuts, cumin, and more.

Gujarat's productivity in pulse cultivation is notably high, with some of the best yields in the country.

For example, the yield rate of tur (pigeon pea) is 1163 kg per hectare, and gram (chickpea) is 1699 kg per hectare, both the highest in India. Additionally, Gujarat ranks fifth for the productivity of moong (green gram) and urad (black gram).

The state's contribution to pulse production is significant, with an increase in both the sowing area and production over the last five years.

The sowing area for pulses has grown from 6.62 lakh hectares in 2018-19 to 13.10 lakh hectares by 2022-23. Similarly, the production of pulses nearly tripled during this period, from 6.79 lakh tonnes to 18.11 lakh tonnes.

Notably, there has been a remarkable increase in the cultivation of gram, green gram, moth, and black gram, with the area for gram cultivation expanding from 1.73 lakh hectares to 7.64 lakh hectares, and production reaching 12.98 lakh tonnes.

This growth aligns with India's ongoing efforts to become self-sufficient in pulse production, a goal supported by the state's increased production capacity and favorable environmental conditions.

As India celebrates World Pulses Day on February 10, 2025, Gujarat continues to play a crucial role in meeting the country's pulse needs while contributing to global exports.