Category: Pulses

The Top Import Markets for Pulses and Their Significance in Global Trade
Jul 29

The Top Import Markets for Pulses

Pulses and Their Significance in Global Trade Pulses — including lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas — are vital to global food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. Rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, pulses form a dietary staple for billions, particularly in developing countries. With rising health awareness and demand for plant-based protein, global trade in pulses has expanded significantly over the past decade. In this blog, we explore the top import markets for pulses, their importance in global trade, Read Full Details…

Jan 16

1 MT tur dal imports likely as output dips

India is likely to import a million tonnes of tur dal (pigeon peas) in the marketing year 2023-24 to meet the domestic demand as production in the country is expected to drop due to wilt disease, said Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs. “We will be importing 10 lakh tonnes of tur dal against last year’s 7.6 lakh tonnes to meet the domestic demand,” said Singh. The marketing year for tur is from December to November. Tur is Read Full Details…