Canada – 1 Million Metric Tons
- A decade ago, Canada’s pulse production was below 2 million tonnes, with only around 1.5 million metric tonnes in 2011.
- Local farmers in Canada responded to high demand for pulses by increasing production rates.
- Consequently, Canada has risen to become the world’s 3rd largest pulse producer.
- The pulse-producing industry in Canada is flourishing due to growing awareness of sustainable food and crops.
- Last year, Canada produced a remarkable 6.7 million metric tonnes of pulses.
- With continued growth in the farming sector, Canada has the potential to surpass Myanmar and become the 2nd largest pulses producer globally in the next five years.
List of Top 10 Pulses Producing Countries in the World
Top 10 pulses producing countries in the World: As per the Directorate of Pulses Development of India, the country is the global producer of pulses in the whole world. Last year in 2023, India’s pulse production reached 28 million metric tons. For this development, India established its dominance in the world’s pulse market.
In this article, we are going to discuss the top 10 pulses-producing countries in the World, with the major pulses, and their export value.
Table of Content
- Pulses Producing Countries in the World – Overview
- List of Top 10 Pulses Producing Countries in the World
- 1. India – 28 Million Metric Tons
- 2. Myanmar – 5.5 – 6 Million Metric Tons
- 3. Canada – 5.1 Million Metric Tons
- 4. China – 5 Million Metric Tons
- 5. Russia – 4.1 Million Metric Tons
- 6. Nigeria – 4 Million Metric Tons
- 7. Niger – 3.5 Million Metric Tons
- 8. Ethiopia – 3.47 Million Metric Tons
- 9. Brazil – 2.9 Million Metric Tons
- 10. USA – 2 Million Metric Tons
- National Food Security Mission (NFSM) of India – Pulses
- ICAR’s Role in Research and Variety Development in India
- Pulse Production in India