Russia – 1 Million Metric Tons
- In the late 1960s, the USSR ranked as the world’s 2nd largest pulses producer.
- After the collapse of the USSR in 1991, Russia emerged, maintaining steady grain and pulse production.
- However, over time, the pulse harvesting industry in Russia experienced a gradual decline.
- Presently, Russia holds the 10th position among the world’s largest pulse producers.
- Previously, Russia used to export nearly half of its production, but in 2022, heavy sanctions led to a significant decrease in exports.
- In the 2021-22 period, Russia’s total pulse production amounted to approximately 2.3 million metric tonnes.
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