Russia continues to witness massive increase in Kabuli gram production

05-Jun-2024 01:41 PM

Moscow. Kabuli gram production in Russia increased by a massive 135 per cent during the year 2020 to 2023 and this growth trend is likely to continue in the future as well.

Due to high market prices and strong export demand, Russian farmers are getting a good incentive to increase the production of Kabuli gram.

The production of Kabuli gram was very impressive in the year 2023, while there are indications of further increase in its sowing area during the current year.

In India, the import of Desi gram has been made duty free till 31 October 2024, but tax is applicable on Kabuli gram. If the stock of Desi gram remains low or uncertain, then the government can also take steps to encourage the import of Kabuli gram.

The Union Agriculture Ministry has estimated the production of gram to decline to 115.76 lakh tonnes in the 2023-24 season.

According to the available data, the production of Kabuli gram in Russia jumped to a peak level of 5.28 lakh tonnes during the year 2023, which was 68 percent more than the production of 3.15 lakh tonnes in the year 2022 and 66 percent more than the five-year average production of 3.19 lakh tonnes.

Earlier, the highest production of Kabuli gram in Russia was recorded at 4 lakh tonnes in the year 2018. Usually the price of Russian Kabuli gram remains between 30-40 rubles per kg, whereas at present the price is getting 50-60 rubles per kg. For the last two-three years,

producers have been getting attractive returns from Kabuli gram, due to which their enthusiasm and attraction towards its cultivation is increasing. Most of the Kabuli gram from Russia is exported every year and hence there is no pressure of outstanding surplus stock there.