Global Pulses Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Pulses Market Outlook

The global pulses market size reached around 101.64 MMT in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.7% between 2024 and 2032 to reach nearly 118.96 MMT by 2032.

Key Takeaways

• Due to the large vegetarian and vegan population in developing countries such as India, pulses are widely consumed as a source of protein.

• Pulses boast double the protein content of wheat and three times that of rice.

• Plant-based food sales increased 3 times faster in 2021 globally than non-plant-based food sales; in particular, plant-based online retail experienced around 200% year-over-year growth in sales.

Pulses are a great source of essential nutrients such as potassium, folate, iron, vitamins, and antioxidants. Changing lifestyles and hectic working hours are contributing to a greater adoption of ready-to-eat (RTE) food products. Consumers are on the lookout for healthy ready-to-eat meals and snack options. Pulses are an excellent ingredient to incorporate into convenience foods due to their health benefits.

Some of the factors driving the pulses market include consumers’ growing demand for plant-based diets and the rising use of pulses as plant-based meat substitutes. Being a fibre-rich food, pulses offer several health benefits, including improved digestion, weight management, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Pulses are frequently incorporated in several cuisines globally, such as Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean, among others.

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Key Trends and Developments

Increasing food demand; growing health consciousness; rising vegan and vegetarian population; and growing preference for organic variants are contributing to the pulses market growth.

Global Pulses Market Trends

Increasing awareness of the health benefits associated with pulse consumption, such as high protein content, fibre, and essential nutrients, is a significant driver of the market. Pulses are recognised as a valuable component in balanced and healthy diets. Pulses serve as a cost-effective protein and mineral source for a large proportion of rural populations globally.

Furthermore, as the global population is expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, experts anticipate a scarcity of meat and a subsequent surge in demand for plant-based proteins, particularly pulses. Pulses play a versatile role in various global cuisines, offering opportunities for innovative and diverse product development. Their incorporation of traditional dishes and exploration of new recipes contribute to the pulses market growth.

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Market Segmentation

Global Pulses Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Beans are expected to dominate the pulses market share due to their health benefits in the coming years

A 100 grams serving of kidney beans contains 25 grams of fibre; thus beans help to protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and digestive illness. The prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in adults is close to 40% globally in 2020, which fuels the demand for beans for their advantageous properties. The key producers of beans include India, followed by Brazil, Myanmar, and the United Republic of Tanzania.

Lentils are expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the pulses market. As lentils contain folate, which is an essential ingredient for a baby’s development, they are often included in a pregnant woman’s diet. The key producers of lentils include Canada, India, Australia, and Turkey in 2021. Canada produced around 1.6 MMT in 2021. The health benefits of lentils, such as improved heart health, fighting fatigue, and improved digestion, regularity, and satiety, further create opportunities for the market.

Households are expected to be major end users of beans in the forecast period

Households hold a significant share in the market as pulses are a prominent staple diet in many cultures, especially in India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Brazil and Mexico. Pulses exhibit diverse culinary applications in traditional dishes across Asia, Africa, and America, serving as integral components in soups, spreads, meals, snacks, and breakfast items in households. Further, the popularity of pulses can be attributed to their rich protein content, dietary fibre, and essential nutrients.

Meanwhile, the demand for pulses in the HoReCa sector is likely to rise in the coming years amid rising culinary innovations.

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Competitive Landscape

Lentil market players are increasing their collaboration, partnership, and research and development activities to gain a competitive edge

Other key players in the global pulses market include Ardent Mills, LLC, Arbel A. S., and La Milanaise, among others.

Global Pulses Market Analysis by Region

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to hold a dominant position in the market in the coming years. Pulses in Asia are valued for affordability, nitrogen fixation, protein density, and processing versatility. With a regional fondness for pulses in daily diets, there is consumer readiness for their inclusion in plant-based protein products.

The pulse market in the Middle East and Africa is driven by the presence of some of the top producers of Chickpeas in Africa such as Ethiopia, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Uganda, and Eritrea. Chickpeas are considered an essential protein source across the Middle East and Africa. Several Saudi dishes incorporate pulses as one of the key ingredients, such as Tamiya, also known as falafel, is made from chickpeas and fava beans, and Full wa Tameez includes a mashed fava bean dip that is mostly consumed for breakfast.

The Europe pulses market expansion is being driven by the rising production of organic pulses. In 2020, Europe had the highest area attributed to the production of organic dry pulses in the world, accounting for 572,233 hectares. The key pulses produced in the regions are dry peas and dry beans, including dry broad beans and horse beans, chickpeas, lentils and cowpeas.

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