Tapioca Starch, Coconut Oil, Fish Meal, Hatching Eggs, Broiler Eggs, Cobb 500 Broiler, Ross 308, Brown Table Egg, Table Egg, Egg, White Table Egg , Coffee Beans, Canned Tuna Fish, Yellow Corn, Corn Starch, Soybean , Dried Fish , Cardamom , Diapers, Honey , Natural Honey , Cocoa Bean, A4 Copy Paper , Copy Paper , Double A Copy Paper, Sugar , Flour , Wheat Flour , Frozen Chicken , Chicken Feet , Chicken Wings , Used Laptops , Massey Ferguson Tractors, Tractor , Energy Drink, Kidney Beans, Smoked Catfish , Wood Pellet, Shark Energy Drink, Red Bull Energy Drink, Hennessey Drink, Heineken, Carabao Red Bull , Cocoa Powder , Hpmc, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glyphosate.
Frozen chicken and frozen parts, seel egg, yellow corn, sugar sunflower, rapeseed and soybean oil and shell eggs, technical sulfur, lentils, vanilla pods, gloves, rice, green tea, wheat flour, frozen pork and frozen beef, avocado, coffee, urea and halal lamb
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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
Wheat, black sunflower seeds for oil and horses, striped sunflower seeds iregy, pioneer and jaguar type, coriander whole and split seeds, canary seeds, rapeseeds, yellow corn, corn starch, sunflower meal, potato starch, beans, safflower seeds, alfalfa bales/granulate, 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, sortex sweet lupine, canned foods, hand sanitizers, cleaning detergents, neutralizers, degreasers, face creams, lotions, liquid soaps, personal travel kits, glycerin soaps, micellar water, anti aging serums, milk thistle, sunflower oil, bee additives, sodium hydrogen carbonate
Squid, mackerel, pacific saury, greenland halibut, giant squid, krill, sole, hake, pollack, capelin, skate wing, fish roe
Fruits , vegetables ,corn oil , soya bean oil , sunflower oil , rapeseed oil , olive oil, briquettes, wood pellets , fresh fruits , dried fruits, diammonium phosphate, copy paper , vanilla beans , garlic , ginger , rice , cinnamon, raisin, shea butter, carob powder , beans , sunflower seeds , black pepper , coconut powder , fish meal , coconut fatty acid distillate , ldpe, hdpe , animal hides , tomato paste ,sesame seeds , almond nuts , chia seeds , sugar, papers , fish maws , stock fish ,hazel nuts , stearic acid , starch , copper cathode , copper scrap , charcoal , tires , lighters ,honey , chicken feet , car engines , coffee , cocoa powder , disposable face mask ,disposable gloves ,coriander seeds , pistachio nuts , cardamom , mustard seeds , medical devices, disposable gloves , disposable facemask, spices , sport supplements, sweeteners, frozen fish , dried fruits , mineral water, powder milk, frozen chicken
Fruits , vegetables ,corn oil , soya bean oil , sunflower oil , rapeseed oil , olive oil, briquettes, wood pellets , fresh fruits , dried fruits, diammonium phosphate, copy paper , vanilla beans , garlic , ginger , rice , cinnamon, raisin, shea butter, carob powder , beans , sunflower seeds , black pepper , coconut powder , fish meal , coconut fatty acid distillate , ldpe, hdpe , animal hides , tomato paste ,sesame seeds , almond nuts , chia seeds , sugar, papers , fish maws , stock fish ,hazel nuts , stearic acid , starch , copper cathode , copper scrap , charcoal , tires , lighters , cocoa powder , disposable face mask ,disposable gloves ,coriander seeds , pistachio nuts , cardamom , mustard seeds , medical devices, disposable gloves , disposable facemask, spices sweeteners, frozen fish , dried fruits , mineral water, powder milk, frozen chicken
Fruits , vegetables ,corn oil , soya bean oil , sunflower oil , rapeseed oil , olive oil, briquettes, wood pellets , fresh fruits , dried fruits, diammonium phosphate, copy paper , vanilla beans , garlic , ginger , rice , cinnamon, raisin, shea butter, carob powder , beans , sunflower seeds , black pepper , coconut powder , fish meal , coconut fatty acid distillate , ldpe, hdpe , animal hides , tomato paste ,sesame seeds , almond nuts , chia seeds , sugar, rizla papers , fish maws , stock fish ,hazel nuts , stearic acid , gallstones , starch , copper cathode , copper scrap , charcoal , tires , lighters , soft drinks, energy drinks ,whey protein ,honey , chicken feet , car engines , coffee , cocoa powder , disposable face mask ,disposable gloves ,coriander seeds , pistachio nuts , cardamom , mustard seeds , medical devices, disposable gloves , disposable facemask, spices , sport supplements, sweeteners, frozen fish , dried fruits , mineral water, powder milk, frozen chicken
Fresh vegetables: baby corn ,lemongrass ,ginger ,fingerroot ,galingale ,galangal ,turmeric ,red chili ,green chili ,bird eye chili ,banana leaves ,banana blossom ,kaffir lime leaves ,basil ,coriander ,chinese chive , morning glory , ,wing bean ,bamboo shoot ,lotus root ,sa ,tor bean , bitter bean ,young peppercorn ,betel leaves ,panda leaves ,red shallot , garlic ,green papaya ,young jackfruit , jackfruit seeds ,okra ,tom yum set
fresh fruits: peeled durian ,mangosteen ,mango: sweet mango , mango nam dok mai , green mango ,rambutan ,dragon fruit (red , white) ,peeled jackfruit ,long kong ,longan ,ripe papaya holland ,jujube ,guava ,sweet tamarind ,lychee ,young coconut
frozen vegetables and fruits:
dried vegetables and fruits:
dried vegetable powder: ginger ,kaffir lime leaves ,pandan leave
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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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