India's Pulse Imports Likely to Cross 6.7 Million Tons in 2024-25

09-Apr-2025 03:11 PM

India's Pulse Imports Likely to Cross 6.7 Million Tons in 2024-25  
★ India is expected to witness a significant surge in pulse imports during the financial year 2024-25. According to the available data, total imports may reach 6.705 million tons (67.05 lakh tons), a sharp increase compared to 4.403 million tons in 2023-24.
★ Estimated import by pulse variety (2024-25):  
- Desi Chana: 1.313 million tons  
- Urad: 0.823 million tons  
- Moong: 0.024 million tons  
- Lentil: 1.286 million tons  
- Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar): 1.239 million tons  
- Yellow Pea: 2.044 million tons  
★ Comparison with previous years:  
- 2020-21: 2.148 million tons  
- 2021-22: 3.826 million tons  
- 2022-23: 3.356 million tons  
- 2023-24: 4.403 million tons  
- 2024-25 (expected): 6.705 million tons  
★ Yellow pea imports are projected to be the highest among all categories, with an estimated volume of 2.044 million tons.