Stock of more than 13.11 lakh tonnes of peas, lentils and gram at Indian ports

13-Mar-2025 12:39 PM

Indian Ports Hold Over 13.11 Lakh Tonnes of Imported Pulses

Mumbai: As of March 10, 2025, Indian ports had a combined stock of 13,11,532 tonnes of yellow peas, red lentils, and desi gram. India primarily imports:

  • Yellow peas from Canada and Russia
  • Red lentils from Canada and Australia
  • Desi gram from Australia and Tanzania

Stock Distribution at Major Ports:

1. Mundra Port (Gujarat) - 5,01,082 tonnes

  • Yellow peas: 2,21,011 tonnes
  • Red lentils: 40,177 tonnes
  • Desi gram: 2,39,894 tonnes

2. Kandla Port (Gujarat) - 6,48,561 tonnes

  • Yellow peas: 3,36,585 tonnes
  • Red lentils: 1,25,062 tonnes
  • Desi gram: 1,86,914 tonnes

3. Hazira Port - 1,61,889 tonnes

  • Yellow peas: 1,40,695 tonnes
  • Red lentils: 21,195 tonnes

Government Policy on Duty-Free Imports:

  • Yellow Peas: Duty-free import extended till May 31, 2025
  • Red Lentils: Likely to continue after March 31, 2025, but may face customs duty
  • Desi Gram: Duty-free import ends March 31, 2025

Other Pulses in Imports:

  • Urad: Imported from Myanmar and Brazil
  • Tuvar: Sourced mainly from Myanmar and African nations

With ample stock at ports and policy changes ahead, the Indian pulses market remains well-supplied, though potential import duties may impact future pricing and availability.

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