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Pigeon Pea Market to Reach USD 34.0 Billion by 2036, Supported by MSP Reforms, Biofortification, and Heat-Tolerant Varietal Innovation | Future Market Insights
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AI Overview: Key Market Questions Answered
What Is the Growth Outlook for the Pigeon Pea Market?
FMI projects the pigeon pea market to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2026 to 2036, reaching USD 34.0 billion by 2036.
Forecast modelling is based on FAO pulse production data and India MSP procurement volumes, reflecting the structural link between government procurement and market valuation.
How Is the Market Structurally Evolving?
FMI analysts observe the emergence of bifurcated value chains:
Premium procurement for biofortified and heat-tolerant varieties
MSP-driven purchasing for conventional grades
In June 2025, ICRISAT announced ICPV 25444, the first pigeon pea variety engineered to withstand temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius using a speed breeding protocol that reduces development time from 15 years to 5. The variety matures in 125 days.
FMI opines that heat-tolerant innovation enables horizontal expansion into rice fallows and summer-irrigated lands previously unsuitable for cultivation, supporting structural production growth.
Simultaneously, in January 2025, Cargill partnered with HarvestPlus to launch NutriHarvest, a USD 3 million initiative to scale biofortified pigeon pea production across East Africa. This signals the creation of a nutritional value tier commanding procurement premiums from institutional buyers.
Which Country Holds the Largest Share?
India holds the largest share of the global pigeon pea market by value, accounting for over 70% of global production and representing the largest domestic consumption base.
Government MSP adjustments and buffer stock procurement continue to act as the single largest forecasting variable in global price formation and trade flow recalibration.
How Large Will the Market Be by 2036?
The global pigeon pea market is projected to reach USD 34.0 billion by 2036, supported by FAO-aligned pulse production targets and demographic growth trends.
Key Industry Highlights
Increasing Demand for Plant-Based Protein
Rising consumer awareness of plant-derived protein sources in North America and Europe is fueling demand for pigeon peas.
Key drivers include:
High protein and fiber content
Suitability for vegan and low-meat diets
Environmental sustainability due to lower carbon output
Versatility across food applications
Companies such as Sun Impex supply plant protein products including chickpeas, lentils, and pigeon peas, catering to growing vegan and sustainable protein demand. Interamsa Agroindustrial SAC focuses on pulse processing for snack products, ready-to-eat meals, and plant protein applications.
Rising Use in Food Processing
Pigeon peas are widely utilized in pulse-based snacks, gluten-free flour, and plant-based proteins. Their high protein and fiber profile and relatively lower water requirements support sustainable production narratives.
Processed formats include:
Split pigeon peas (Toor Dal)
Flour
Boxed meals
Soups
Ready-to-cook products
Companies such as Pulses Splitting & Processing Industry Pvt Ltd process and package split pulses for food processing applications, reinforcing value addition within the supply chain.
Agricultural Investments Driving Expansion
Government encouragement, improved farming technologies, and drought suitability are accelerating production.
A.B. Agro Company promotes environmentally friendly farming practices including crop cycling, organic manure use, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Arvind Limited is developing hybrid pigeon pea seeds with improved yield and disease resistance, employing soil health monitoring and targeted fertilization to enhance productivity sustainably.
USA: Niche Growth Ahead
The USA market is projected to grow at 10.3% CAGR, largely dependent on imports from India, Caribbean, and Latin American countries. Demand remains concentrated in ethnic and health food segments, with expansion linked to plant-based and exotic food trends.
UK: Competitive but Import-Dependent
The UK market is expected to expand at 10.5% CAGR, driven by plant-based protein demand and healthcare consciousness. However, reliance on imports creates supply chain vulnerability, increasing the importance of regulatory compliance and product innovation.
India: Rapid Expansion
India is projected to grow at 11.2% CAGR, reflecting both domestic consumption and import reliance from Myanmar, Africa, and the USA. Urban demand for value-added and organic products is reshaping consumption dynamics.
Category Insights
Dried Pigeon Peas Lead by Form
Segment
Value Share
Dried
34%
Dried pigeon peas dominate due to shelf stability, ease of transportation, and widespread culinary use across India, Africa, and South America.
Grocery Stores Drive Distribution
Segment
Value Share
Grocery Stores
24%
Pigeon peas are sold whole, split, and in bulk through grocery channels, targeting professional chefs, ethnic communities, and health-conscious consumers.
Competitive Landscape
The market is moderately concentrated, with key players including:
YMAF Co Ltd.
Sun Impex
Interamsa Agroindustrial SAC
A.B. Agro Company
Taj Foods
Pulses Splitting & Processing Industry Pvt Ltd
Unitex Tanzania Limited
Akyurek Kardesler Ltd.
Arvind Limited
Competition is driven by:
Processing efficiency
Export network strength
Value-added product innovation
Advanced pulse-splitting technologies
Market Definition
The pigeon pea market includes revenue from cultivation, processing, and trade of pigeon peas in whole grain, split dal, flour, canned, and frozen forms.
Included:
Conventional, biofortified, and organic varieties
Seed production for planting
Government procurement, wholesale, food processors, and export channels
Excluded:
Chickpeas, lentils, mung beans
Animal feed-grade by-products
Plant biomass used exclusively as green manure
Outlook Through 2036
FMI anticipates that pigeon pea market growth will remain structurally supported by:
MSP-driven procurement reforms
Heat-tolerant varietal innovation
Biofortified production scaling
Rising global plant-protein demand
Expanded food processing integration
As climate volatility intensifies and nutritional targets tighten, pigeon peas are transitioning from a traditional staple to a strategically managed agricultural commodity-where government policy, varietal science, and value-added processing will determine long-term revenue expansion.
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