Urad Special Report 2025 – Market Outlook
22-Aug-2025 02:03 PM
Urad Special Report 2025 – Market Outlook
★ According to the Ministry of Agriculture, as of 15 August 2025, urad sowing has reached 20.82 lakh hectares across the country, which is about 4.6% higher compared to 19.90 lakh hectares last year.
★ The increase in sowing is expected to directly impact domestic supply and prices this year.
★ Some areas of Bundelkhand, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have reported minor crop damage, but this is considered normal during the season. The crop condition in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh is reported to be better than average.
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Urad production, supply, and stock
★ In 2023-24, total urad production stood at 24 lakh tons, which increased to 25 lakh tons in 2024-25. For the full season 2025-26, production is estimated to remain at 25 lakh tons, including 14 lakh tons from kharif.
★ In 2024-25, urad imports touched a record 8.2 lakh tons, compared to 6.24 lakh tons in 2023-24. For this year, imports are expected to decline slightly to around 8 lakh tons due to better domestic production.
★ Total supply for 2025-26 is expected to be around 40.41 lakh tons, while consumption is likely to reach 34 lakh tons this year. Urad consumption has been increasing steadily at an average growth rate of around 5% per year.
★ Urad remains a preferred pulse among Indian consumers due to its unique taste and versatile usage. Even after the opening of yellow pea imports, urad demand has remained largely unaffected.
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Urad import scenario
★ Between April and June 2025, India imported a total of 2.29 lakh tons of urad, lower than the 2.56 lakh tons imported during the same period in 2024.
★ In the previous financial year 2024-25, India imported 8.2 lakh tons of urad, significantly higher than 6.24 lakh tons in 2023-24. However, imports are expected to decline this year.
★ Out of total imports during April-June 2025, 1.71 lakh tons came from Myanmar and 0.18 lakh tons from Brazil. In the previous year, 7.15 lakh tons were imported from Myanmar and 0.84 lakh tons from Brazil.
★ Brazil is emerging as a strong competitor in the Indian market due to its superior quality, which is considered even better than Myanmar’s.
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Current urad price trends
★ As of 22 August 2025, Chennai FAQ quality urad is trading at Rs. 7,325 per quintal, up from Rs. 6,775 on 18 July and Rs. 6,750 on 20 June.
★ SQ quality urad in Chennai is priced at Rs. 7,825 per quintal as of 22 August, compared to Rs. 7,275 on 18 July and Rs. 7,675 on 20 June.
★ In the international market, Myanmar FAQ quality urad is quoted at \$730 per ton (C\&F), while SQ quality is quoted at \$810 per ton.
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Price outlook – festive season expected to bring upside
★ With better domestic arrivals, reduced imports, and increasing festive season demand, urad prices are expected to remain firm in the short term.
★ Additionally, rising freight costs from Myanmar are making imports more expensive, which may further support domestic prices.
★ In the short term, Chennai FAQ quality urad prices may reach up to Rs. 7,500 per quintal, while SQ quality may rise to Rs. 8,000 per quintal.
★ In the long term, by December-January, FAQ urad prices are expected to touch Rs. 7,800 per quintal and SQ urad may reach Rs. 8,200 per quintal.
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