Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar) Market Trend Report: Prices Rising – What’s Next?
16-Oct-2025 01:33 PM
Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar) Market Trend Report: Prices Rising – What’s Next?
MSP: ₹8,000 per quintal
★ Weekly Comparison (11 Oct 2025 vs 16 Oct 2025)
★ Prices in Solapur rose from ₹7,000 to ₹7,100 per quintal, a gain of ₹100.
★ Latur saw the strongest rise, with rates increasing from ₹6,980 to ₹7,300 — up ₹320.
★ In Akola, prices went up from ₹7,100 to ₹7,250 — a rise of ₹150.
★ Mumbai Mozambique declined slightly from ₹5,350 to ₹5,250.
★ Mumbai Lemon moved up from ₹6,300 to ₹6,550, and Chennai Lemon increased from ₹6,300 to ₹6,575 per quintal.
★ Overall, most Indian markets recorded higher prices for pigeon pea this week, except for a mild correction in the Mozambique variety.
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Monthly Comparison (October Average vs September Average)
★ Solapur gained ₹500, Latur ₹700, Akola ₹550, and both Mumbai Lemon and Chennai Lemon ₹425 each.
★ Mumbai Mozambique was the only one to fall, by ₹100.
★ Compared to September, October has shown clear price strength in almost all major centres, led by Latur and Akola.
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Monthly Comparison (October Average vs August Average)
★ Solapur rose ₹300, Latur ₹680, Akola ₹450, Mumbai Lemon ₹375, and Chennai Lemon ₹400.
★ Mumbai Mozambique dropped ₹400.
★ Even compared to August, prices remain firm, except for consistent weakness in the Mozambique variety.
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International Market (C&F in $/MT)
★ Prices of pigeon pea imported from Myanmar increased from $710 to $740 per MT — up $30 week-on-week.
★ The September average was $663, which rose by $77 in October.
★ Tanzanian Matwara-origin pigeon pea surged from $550 to $845 per MT — a sharp weekly rise of $295.
★ The September average was $520, now $325 higher in October.
★ Global prices have strengthened significantly, particularly for Tanzanian origin cargoes.
★ Between April and July 2025, India imported 2.91 lakh tons of pigeon pea — higher than 2.75 lakh tons during the same period last year.
★ Myanmar’s exports between January and September 2025 stood at 2.58 lakh tons, compared to 2.53 lakh tons a year ago.
★ IGrain India had earlier predicted a smaller crop and lower balance stock, hinting at an upcoming price rise — which is now becoming evident in the market.
★ Currently, Myanmar has only about 80,000 to 1,00,000 tons available for export, and the next crop will arrive in March.
India’s crop is also expected to be delayed due to high soil moisture, with arrivals likely beginning in December.
★ The supply-demand balance is tightening rapidly, and market fundamentals suggest prices may continue to rise in the coming weeks.
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Outcome
★ Domestic pigeon pea prices continue to show an upward trend.
★ Although rates are still below the MSP level, limited supply and steady demand are supporting the market.
★ International firmness may further raise import costs, which could translate into higher domestic prices going forward.
Important Disclaimer:
This report is for informational purposes only I-Grain India does not take any responsibility for profits or losses and does not promote any specific market movement (bullish or bearish). *Please make decisions based on your own judgment and understanding.