India – 28 Million Metric Tons
- India stands out as a global leader in pulses production and consumption.
- Over the past two decades, India has more than doubled its pulse production.
- In 2002, India recorded a minimum production of around 11.13 million metric tonnes.
- In the current financial year, pulse production has surged to a remarkable 26.96 million metric tonnes.
- Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are the top states contributing to pulse production in India.
- India produces a variety of pulses in large quantities including Bengal Gram, Pigeon Peas, Black Eyed Peas, Black Matpe, Green Beans, Chickpeas, Red Kidney Bean, Lentils, and White Peas.
- Chances are, if you live in India, you’ve likely consumed most, if not all, of these pulses before.
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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