Updated Date: 13-Jan-2026
Sources: IMARC Group
According to IMARC Group’s report titled “India Pulses Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, End-Use, and Region, 2026-2034″, the report presents a thorough review featuring the India pulses market research report, growth, trends, and research of the industry.
How Big is the India Pulses Industry?
The India pulses market size reached 37.98 Million Tons in 2025 and is projected to reach 60 Million Tons by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.28% from 2026-2034.
India Pulses Market Trends:
The India pulses market is undergoing notable transformation, driven by shifting consumer preferences, advancements in agricultural practices, and a growing focus on nutritional security. Pulses play a vital role in the Indian diet, serving as a primary source of plant-based protein, particularly in regions where vegetarian consumption is widespread and pulses are a staple food. Rising awareness around health, balanced nutrition, and protein intake is steadily increasing demand for key pulse varieties such as lentils, chickpeas, pigeon peas, and other indigenous pulses. This changing consumption pattern is reinforcing the importance of pulses in both household diets and national food planning.
On the supply side, government initiatives are playing a critical role in strengthening the pulses sector. Policy measures such as minimum support prices for farmers, seed distribution programs, and efforts to modernize agricultural practices are encouraging higher pulse cultivation and improving farmer participation. Investments in storage infrastructure, warehousing, and post-harvest management are helping reduce losses caused by spoilage and inefficiencies, while also improving the reliability and transparency of the pulses supply chain. These developments are supporting better price realization for farmers and more consistent availability for consumers. Urbanization and changing lifestyles are further influencing the market, as time-constrained and higher-income consumers increasingly opt for ready-to-eat and value-added pulse-based products. At the same time, the adoption of climate-resilient pulse varieties, improved irrigation methods, and better crop management practices is enhancing productivity and reducing vulnerability to weather-related risks.
India Pulses Market Scope and Growth Analysis:
The India pulses market is growing due to growing demand in each of the households, the food processing units and the institutions. Pulses are increasingly being used in the preparation of different types of snacks, culinary flours, protein supplements, extruded foods, and plant-based protein products, in addition to customary applications. Organized retail and e-commerce is expanding market access to consumers across the country and bringing more market transparency and choice, while interest in sustainable agriculture practices, crop diversification and rotation creates incentives for farmers to improve soil health and long-term productivity by introducing pulses into their crop rotations.
Export potential also appears promising, as international demand for Indian pulses is growing on a basis of quality and diversity. Investment in agricultural research, logistics, and digital marketplaces may improve market efficiency within India. Partnerships between the public and private sectors for strengthening procurement systems and improving income levels of farmers can support future developments in the sector. Pulses are increasingly seen as a part of nutritional security, sustainable farming systems and value-added food processing. A wide array of opportunities in the India pulses market are projected to emerge across its production, processing and distribution.
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India Pulses Market Segmentation:
Type Insights:
- Chick Peas
- Kaspa Peas
- Lentils
- Pigeon Peas
- Fava Beans
- Black Gram
- Mung Beans
- Others
End Use Insights:
- Retail Store
- Snack Food Industry
- Flour Industry
- Others
Regional Insights:
- North India
- West and Central India
- South India
- East India
Competitive Landscape:
The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant.
Other Key Points Covered in the Report:
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Market Dynamics
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
- Top Winning Strategies
- Recent Industry News
- Key Technological Trends & Development
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