Urad production in Myanmar expected to remain nearly unchanged from last year

23-Jan-2026 03:13 PM

Yangon. Despite some improvement in the sown area, Myanmar—the world’s leading exporter of urad—is unlikely to see any major change in total production of this key pulse, as weather conditions in certain regions have not been fully favorable, raising concerns over average yields.

According to estimates shared by panelists at the South Asia Agri Forum 2026 organized by BSAF in Yangon, Myanmar is currently holding carryover stocks of around 100,000 to 150,000 tons of urad. During the current year, production is estimated at about 800,000 to 850,000 tons, broadly in line with last year’s output. This would take total availability to around 900,000 to 1.0 million tons. India remains the largest buyer of Myanmar’s urad and is expected to continue in that role.

In India, kharif urad production has declined, and output during the rabi season is also likely to be lower due to a reduction in sown area. India is estimated to import around 800,000 tons of urad from Myanmar. Last year, supplies from Myanmar remained regular, with average monthly imports of around 35,000 tons. India’s domestic urad production is estimated at around 2.3 million tons. The process of duty-free imports of urad from Myanmar is expected to continue.