India’s pulses imports during calendar year 2025 eased marginally to 65.69 lakh tonnes, compared with 68.75 lakh tonnes in the previous year.
The 4.45 per cent decline in imports, however, masks divergent trends across key category of pulses. The decline was driven primarily by a sharp fall in yellow peas imports following the government’s decision to impose a 30 per cent duty during the year.
At the same time, the reduction in yellow peas shipments was partly offset by a notable increase in imports of chana (Bengalgram) and urad (black matpe).
