Tuar import deadline extended by one year to March 31, 2026

21-Jan-2025 09:57 AM

Tuar import deadline extended by one year to March 31, 2026
The government has extended the import deadline for tuvar (pulses) by one year, now until March 31, 2026. This early extension signals the government's intention to maintain a steady supply chain and avoid disruptions. The import timeline is being notified well in advance, unlike previous years when it was announced just before expiration.
Due to reduced domestic production in the previous season, India imported a significant quantity of tuvar during the 2024-25 fiscal year. From April to December 2024, imports reached about 1.09 million tons, compared to 0.63 million tons in 2023 and 0.63 million tons in 2022. Over the past four years, tuvar imports have consistently increased.
In the last fiscal year, total imports were 770,000 tons, while in 2022-23 it was 896,000 tons, and in 2021-22, it was 840,000 tons. The first nine months of the current season (April to December 2024) saw record-breaking imports.
Imports are expected to reach 1.2 to 1.3 million tons between April 2024 and March 2025. The SAAF meeting in Sri Lanka mentioned that India's tuvar production is projected at 3.8 million tons, with Myanmar producing 375,000 tons and African countries likely to increase their output, ensuring a steady future supply.
New imports from Myanmar are expected to begin by the end of February, with domestic crops also arriving. By the end of the season, availability of tuvar may exceed consumption.