Top export sector for India

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Branded food products are becoming popular   in the cities and this will favourably influence the market for imported pulses.

Pulses

(in million tonnes or metric tons)

Pulses	1994-95	1995-96	1996-97
Total market size	14.7	14.8	15.1
Locally produced	14.1	14.3	14.5
Total exports	nil	nil	nil
Total imports	0.6	0.5	0.6
Source: Independent studies Year ending 31st March

Points to be noted:

• As the above table shows, there is a shortage in domestic production vis-a-vis demand. It is unlikely this shortfall will be bridged.

• Green peas, lentils and some dry beans should not be difficult to sell in India.

• Pulses are on the Open General License for the purpose of imports which means that they require no approval.

• Branded food products are becoming popular especially in the cities and this will favourably influence the market for imported pulses as well.

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