India's Export Potential in Pulses and Grains

Introduction

India is currently an agricultural superpower in the world, and the pulses and grains have become a major part of its export. India has been characterized as a land of fertile soils, a diverse range of climatic conditions, sophisticated agricultural practices and hence produces products of superior quality which are equivalent to those in the international markets.

The Pulses and Grains export data shows that India is the favored supplier in the key international markets, and it provides both bulk and value-added products. Exporters who are planning to venture into the world market need to be conversant with these trends to know where to find good markets, link with trusted buyers, and be able to trade well.

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Key Pulses and Grains Exported from India

Agricultural products are the major exports of India in the world, with the export of Rs. 3,18,509 crore (36.95 billion USD) in FY25 (April-December).

Rice is the top export of agriculture, with more than 20 percent of overall agricultural exports, with shipments of Rs. 63,012 crore (USD 7.31 billion) in the period of April to November 2024. Wheat, maize, and barley are the other major grains, and they are heavily bought in the international market.

India is the biggest pulse producer in the globe with 244.93 lakh tonnes of pulse production in FY 2024, but it is also an importer of pulse because of the shortages in the country. Some of the significant pulses that are exported include lentils, chickpeas, pigeon peas, mung beans, and urad dal.

The latest trade data show these pulses and grains are sold to the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe markets, with a high and increasing demand in the market.

Top HS Codes for Pulses and Grains Export from India

HS Code	Product Name
10063010	parboiled rice that is semi-milled or wholly-milled, and can be polished or glazed
10063030	semi milled or wholly milled glutinous rice, whether or not polished or glazed
10063020	Basmati rice that is semi-milled or fully-milled, whether or not polished or glazed
10064000	Broken Rice
10019910	Wheat
10059000	other maize (corn), excluding seeds
10082900	Other millet (excluding grain sorghum and seed for sowing)
07132000	chickpeas (garbanzos)
07134000	dried shelled lentils, whether or not they are skinned or split
07136000	Pigeon Peas (Tur/Arhar)
07133100	Black Gram (Urad) / Green Gram (Moong)
07131000	dried, shelled peas

Top Importing Countries for Indian Pulses and Grains

·         Saudi Arabia

·         Iran

·         Iraq

·         United Arab Emirates

·         Bangladesh

·         United States

·         Benin

·         Nepal

·         China

·         Vietnam

·         Indonesia

·         Yemen

Agricultural Export Opportunities in 2025

· High-Demand Products: The international customers are interested in buying specialty rice, organic pulses, and organic grains of high quality. These products are sold at high prices in the global market due to their quality and consistency, as traceability of their place of origin.

· Emerging Markets: In the African countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Southeast Asia like Indonesia and Vietnam, and the Middle East market, there is an increasing market for India export of pulses and grains.

· Value-Added Products: In addition to raw grains and pulses, value-added products, including packaged pulses, processed grains, ready-to-cook mixes, and blended flours, are all becoming increasingly popular outside the US.

· Data-Driven Insights: Trade data will allow the exporter to monitor the performance of their products, observe the quantity of the shipments, and identify the trends across the regions.

·  Strategic Planning and Risk Management: Exporters will have access to validated buyer data through an exporter database, which will allow them to plan their shipments properly as well as reduce the dependence on intermediaries.

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Conclusion

The agricultural export products of India, especially the pulses and grains, offer great opportunity to the businesses that wish to expand internationally. It remains a reliable source of quality agricultural products with a powerful production base, increasing demand in the international market and new markets in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

With the help of buyer relationships and market insights, exporters are able to make wise decisions, optimize their shipments, and pursue new business with confidence. Cybex and similar platforms offer the resources and tools necessary to move efficiently into the global trading environment so that businesses find the appropriate buyers and expand their export business in a sustainable manner.

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