Weekly Review – Tur (Pigeon Pea)

New Delhi. Domestic market prices for Tur (pigeon pea) trended upwards this week, driven by limited availability in producing markets and strong demand from pulse mills. Market experts anticipate that demand for Tur dal will remain robust as the peak consumption season begins, potentially providing further market support. Meanwhile, remaining stocks of domestic Tur in producing markets are limited. Concerns regarding crop impact have arisen due to below-normal rainfall in key producing states—Maharashtra and Karnataka—during the current Kharif season. Adverse weather conditions and a likely delay in the arrival of the new crop could keep Tur availability restricted in the near future. A major factor fueling production concerns is the market estimate of a 25–30% decline in Tur yields this season; however, the actual extent of the production shortfall will only become clear based on the crop's progress and post-harvest assessments. The Centre reportedly holds a stock of approximately 10 lakh tonnes of Tur in its central pool, a crucial factor that will influence market supply and price trends. Additionally, there are apprehensions regarding reduced Tur production estimates in African nations. A drop in production there could impact international availability, subsequently affecting the supply and import costs of Tur in India. Given the fears of weak production, limited residual stocks in producing markets, potential delays in new crop arrivals, and strong demand from mills, the Tur market is likely to remain supported in the near term. In Mumbai, prices for African Tur rose by ₹300–400 per quintal over the week, driven by a slowdown in selling by importers and sustained strong demand. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹8,000–8,700 per quintal for Mozambique White, ₹8,050–8,600 for Gajri, ₹7,900–8,500 for Matwara, ₹7,200–8,050 for Malawi, and ₹9,900 for Sudan varieties. Similarly, in Chennai, the price of Lemon Tur rose by ₹450 per quintal, reaching ₹9,600 per quintal by the weekend.

Driven by reduced selling pressure from exporters and improved export demand, prices for Burma Tur rose by $5 per tonne and African Tur by $25 per tonne this week; consequently, weekend prices settled at $910 per tonne for Burma Lemon, $845 for Mozambique White, and $835 for Gajri.

Supported by a rally at the ports and improved demand, Delhi Tur prices saw an increase of ₹550 per quintal for the Lemon variety and ₹700 per quintal for the Desi variety during the week; by the weekend, prices reached ₹9,950 per quintal for Lemon and ₹10,700–10,800 per quintal for Desi Tur.

Due to a slowdown in selling by stockists and sustained demand from pulse millers, prices of Tur (pigeon pea) in Maharashtra recorded a sharp surge of ₹800–₹1,000 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹9,000–₹10,700 in Solapur, ₹10,600–₹10,700 in Akola, ₹10,700–₹10,800 in Latur, ₹10,700–₹10,800 in Nagpur, ₹10,200–₹10,300 in Barshi, ₹10,000–₹11,100 in Hinganghat, and ₹10,300–₹10,500 in Ahmednagar per quintal.

With weak market arrivals and continued strong buying interest in producing centers, Karnataka Tur prices rose by ₹800–₹1,000 per quintal during the week. By the weekend, prices reached ₹10,700–₹11,340 in Gulbarga, ₹9,259–₹10,351 in Raichur, ₹9,870–₹10,827 in Bidar, ₹7,300–₹9,900 in Talikot, and ₹9,502 per quintal in Yadgir.

Driven by buying from pulse millers, Tur prices in Madhya Pradesh saw an increase of ₹500–₹850 per quintal this week. By the weekend, prices stood at ₹10,600–₹10,700 in Katni, ₹5,000–₹9,000 in Jabalpur, ₹6,500–₹9,600 in Pipariya, and ₹8,000–₹10,301 per quintal in Kareli.

Driven by a broad-based rally and sustained demand, prices for Raipur Tur rose by ₹600 per quintal this week, reaching ₹10,600–₹10,900 per quintal by the weekend. Kanpur Tur prices also saw an increase of ₹400 per quintal, settling at ₹8,400 per quintal at the end of the week.

Supported by the rise in Tur prices and improved demand, Tur Dal prices increased by ₹600–₹800 per quintal during the week. Consequently, weekend rates stood at ₹14,300–₹14,900 for Delhi Phatka, ₹13,500–₹13,700 for Katni Phatka, ₹13,800–₹15,300 for Akola, ₹14,500–₹14,700 for Latur Phatka, ₹13,400–₹14,200 for Gulbarga Phatka, and ₹13,400–₹13,500 per quintal for Kanpur Phatka.