China – 5 Million Metric Tons
- In the 1960s, China was the 2nd largest pulses producer globally.
- Decline occurred due to factors like limited harvesting areas, pulse price hikes, and unfavorable weather.
- Over the last two decades, China’s pulse production has been relatively stable, ranging between 4 to 5 million tonnes annually.
- In 2021, China produced over 4.5 million tonnes of pulses, specifically 4.67 million tonnes.
- China’s communist government regulates pulse production, but there’s potential for future increases due to high demand for sustainable foods and crops.
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
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