White beans, spices, peanuts, dried fruits
Hibiscus, sesame, caraway, cumin, fennel, frankincense, gum acacia, coriander, kidney beans, corn, yellow lemon, red chilli, black lemon, ginger, kurkum, fresh onion, fresh garlic, cardamom, mustard, calendula, chamomile, dill, spearmint, sunflower seeds
All kind of beans, peas, lentil
Timber, logs, woods, cigarette lighters, fertilizers, beans, refined sugar icumsa (45/100/150), nuts and kernels, cardamom, cinnamon, chickpeas, cloves, seeds, ginger, garlic, onion, potato, lentils, maize/corn, peas, pepper, rice, fresh durian, stockfish, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, niger seeds, spices, refined sunflower oil, refined palm oil, refined soybean oil, rice bran oil, refined corn oil, vegetable oil, scraps, ingots, cathodes, wood pellets, woodchips, wood shavings, sugar beet pulp pellets, rice husk pellet, sunflower husk pellet, firewoods, sawdust, copy papers (a4/legal size/letter size), starch, wheat grains, grains, wheat flour, rice flour, corn flour, fresh durian, stockfish, coconut palm sugar, coconut water, bee pollen bee bread, garbage bags, donkey hides, cow hides, grains, coconut sugar.
Yellow corn, barley and sunflower, both for human and animal feed
Grains, lentils, wheat flour, seeds, yellow peas, coriander, yellow maize, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, wheat, corn, barley, oats, cumin seeds
We can offer some natural and organic products: blueberry, dry bilberry, eucalyptus, dry or frozen rosehip, helichrysum, sea buckthorn and apple
Fruit seedlings, walnuts, hazelnuts, prunes, apples and much more
Feldspar, bentonite, granite, kaolin, silica, green moong bean, coffee bean, roasted coffee, tea, honey, goat and lamb carcasses (halal), raw cotton, soybean, chickpeas
Nuts and nut paste (peanut, almond, hazelnut, coconut, phystachio, etc) no sugar powder, dried or freeze-dried fruits
Wheat, black sunflower seeds for oil and horses, striped sunflower seeds iregy, pioneer and jaguar type, coriander whole and spit seeds, yellow corn, safflower seeds, yellow and red millet, chickpeas, peeled oats, oats, red and green peas, sugar beet pulp granules , barley malt , beer grain , mixes for birds , fennel oil , lavender oil , sweet root
Corn starch, potato starch, red pepper flakes, barley, sodium bicarbonate, sweet paprika peppers, paprika chilli, lemon salt, extra fine salt, table salt, cinnamon powder, brown raisins, sesame, fenugreek powder, celery leaves, garlic powder, granulated garlic, icing sugar, sugar (brown), red lentil, green lentil, mustard seeds, pepper, nuts, dried fruits
Coca cola, fanta, sprite, 7up, soft drinks, red bull energy drink nestle nido milk powder, ferrero nutella, pagne, nitrile gloves, masks, 3 ply masks, infrared thermometers, starbuck capsules, jacob's kronung coffee, nutrilon baby milk powder, aptamil baby milk powder, diary products, chocolate products, mars, bounty, snickers chocolate
ferrero rocher, kinder bueno, fresh potatoes, fresh eggs, sugar icumsa, sunflower oil, chicken feet, fresh onions, perrier water, san pellegrino water
evian water, voss water, fever tree products
Abalone mushrooms, abalone slice, accordion packer, acesulfame k, acid, ad aloe, ad cabbage, ad ginger, adult milk powder, adzuki beans, agar, agaricus blazei, alanine, alaska pollock, albumen powder, almond, almond kernel, aluminum foil, ammonium bicarbonate, anchovy, angelica, aniseed power, apple chips, apple dices, apple juice, apricot, apricot kernels, arbutus, artichoke, uht semi skimmed milk and full cream milk, nestle nido milk powder, coffee mate
Essential oils peppermint, melisa, sage, rosemary, sweet orange, lime, lemon, grapefruit, rockrose, maychang, vanilla, eucalyptus, pressed oils argon, macadamia, jojoba, coconut, rice, butters cocoa, shea, mango
Salt, urea fertilizer, dap, furniture, vegetables, fruits, jam, juice, food products, dried vegetables, halva, tahina, molasses, wood charcoal, silica sand, apparel, aluminium foil, luffa, handkerchief.
Pulses (dried seeds of legume plants) continue to play a critical role in global food security. In fact, their role in the international trade platform has grown stronger in the past decade, offering consistent opportunities for exporters and suppliers. Interestingly, they are popularly known as 'poor man's meat' due to their rich protein content. Their health benefits, along with the growing demand across traditional and emerging markets, offer great export potential. Whether you are exporting bulk gram pulses, premium chickpeas, or high-protein lentils, you should always stay informed about what pulses buyers are looking for when making buying decisions.
Did you know that global pulse trade grew by more than one-third over the past few years? There are several factors contributing to this surge. First of all, we can observe a global shift towards more sustainable and plant-based proteins. People are becoming conscious of the harmful effects of processed foods. And thus, they are turning towards plant-based diets, such as pulses. As we all know, pulses are a key solution to a low-fat, eco-friendly, and high-protein source of food.
Apart from this, there are other factors too. Both nutritional value and affordability of pulses add to their growing popularity. As compared to other protein sources, pulses are more cost-effective. Besides, they can be grown in various soil types and climates, and this makes them a reliable crop for food security. The key global pulse markets, in terms of both import and consumption, are India, China, the EU, the Middle East, and the US.
Pulses are available in various types. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there are 11 types of pulses. These include dry peas, chickpeas, dry beans, broad beans, cowpeas, pigeon peas, lupins, vetches, Bambara beans, and lentils. Other types popular in Indian cuisine include black gram (urad dal), Bengal gram (chana dal), and mung beans. Though there are many types of pulses, there are a few varieties that are most commonly traded. And these include:
So, these are the most in-demand pulse types. Also, exporters should know that pulses importers often consider certain quality parameters when buying pulses in bulk. Usually, they look for clean, uniform-sized grains with low moisture content and good shelf life. In addition, they may ask for certifications (organic, non-GMO, etc) and packaging and logistics flexibility.
It is important to note that many suppliers even group multiple cereals and pulses categories to form a broad agri-export category, along with grains, maize, soybeans, rice, corn, and wheat. This integration and diversification actually create multi-trade opportunities for exporters.
As an exporter, you should stay updated with key insights, including global market size, top importing countries, and pulses prices per kg, to make informed decisions.
Pulses Global Market Size:
Source: IMARC
Pulses Top Importing Countries:
Source: Volza
Pulses HSN Codes:
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Here are some proven methods to reach potential buyers:
1. Which country is famous for pulses?
As one of the largest producers and consumers, India is famous for pulses.
2. Who is the largest importer of pulses to India?
Pulses export from India mainly goes to countries like Canada, Australia, and Myanmar.
3. How can I find buyers for my pulses?
You can find pulses buyers through the following methods:
4. What is the HS code for Indian pulses?
Pulses are classified under HSN code 0713. Also, there are other subcategories for each type.
5. Which countries import the most pulses?
Columbia, India, and Russia are the biggest importers of pulses.
6. Who is the largest exporter of pulses globally?
Tanzania, China, and Sudan are the largest exporting countries of pulses worldwide.
7. What are common payment terms in the pulse trade?
Common terms include:
8. What quality points should you consider when selling pulses?
Here are the quality points that you should focus on when selling pulses:
9. What is the price of pulse today?
The price of pulse depends on various factors like type, grade, season, and location. However, here are the average prices for the most common pulses types:
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