Pulse Production in India
- India holds the title of being the world’s leading producer, consumer, and importer of pulses, constituting 25% of global production, consuming 27% of the world’s pulses, and importing 14%.
- Pulses cover approximately 20% of the total foodgrains area and contribute about 7-10% to the country’s total foodgrains production.
- While pulses are cultivated in both Kharif and Rabi seasons, Rabi pulses contribute over 60% to the total production.
- The top five pulses-producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
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