India’s Pulses Imports Surge to Record 66.33 Lakh Tonnes in 2024

India’s pulses imports soared to a record 66.33 lakh tonnes in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year.

The surge was driven by increased yellow pea imports after the government allowed duty-free shipments to address a shortfall in domestic chana production.

Imports of tur and urad also hit all-time highs, with the import share making up 25% of India’s total pulses consumption. This increase came in response to erratic climate conditions affecting domestic pulses output.

The government has extended the duty-free import window for tur until 2026 to ensure adequate supply.

This article has been republished from The investing.com