IGRAIN INDIA EXCLUSIVE REPORT: TUR (PIGEON PEA)
04-Aug-2025 10:06 AM
IGRAIN INDIA EXCLUSIVE REPORT
★ Tur production, demand, and stock situation in India: Analysis for 2022–2026
Season 2022–23
★ The opening stock of tur was 1.17 million metric tons. With an estimated production of 3.0 million metric tons and imports of 0.89 million metric tons, the total supply stood at 5.06 million tons. After consumption of 4.4 million tons and exports of 0.03 million tons, the ending stock fell to 0.63 million tons.
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Season 2023–24
★ Opening stock was 0.63 million tons. Domestic production reached 3.5 million tons, and imports were 0.77 million tons, taking the total supply to 4.9 million tons. Due to high prices, consumption saw a slight decline to 4.2 million tons. With exports at 0.02 million tons, the ending stock increased to 0.68 million tons.
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Season 2024–25
★ Production rose to 3.6 million tons, and imports surged to 1.2 million tons. Total supply stood at 5.48 million tons, while consumption remained stable at 4.4 million tons. With better supply and limited consumption, the ending stock rose to 1.06 million tons.
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Season 2025–26 (estimated)
★ Production is expected to remain at 3.6 million tons. Due to lower prices and record imports in the previous season, imports may decline to 1.0 million tons. Total supply could reach 5.66 million tons. With lower prices, consumption is likely to rise to 4.7 million tons. If exports remain at 0.02 million tons, the ending stock may decrease to 0.94 million tons.
★ Due to falling prices, tur sowing has declined this season, though crop conditions in major producing states are reported to be good.
★ Production is also increasing abroad, with good global availability.
★ Last season, as prices fell below MSP, government procurement reached 0.6 million tons, which is expected to be sold during the festive season.
★ Before the arrival of Africa’s new crop, some price improvement is expected, driven by festival demand.
★ Africa’s crop will start arriving by the end of next month, though there remains a significant price gap between Africa and Myanmar.
★ According to I-Grain India, as sowing figures become clearer, exporters may raise their quotes.
★ Overall, the tur market is expected to remain within a limited trading range for now.