As Indian demand for pigeon peas continues to grow, Tanzania matches with increased production and consistent exports. Exclusive Pulse Atlas data tracks the five-year increase.
Tanzanian pigeon pea production has become increasingly important in recent years due to the rise in demand for the crop in India, where it is a common substitute for lentils. Exclusive Pulse Atlas data shows that pigeon pea production has trended consistently upwards since 2018.
Zirack Andrew, National Coordinator of the Tanzanian Pulses Network
"This year we received really good prices for pigeon peas – around US$1000/MT, and our market intelligence shows that India will be expanding the market even further over the next year, so we predict even higher prices."
"I predict that pigeon pea acreage will grow by 50% up to around 350,000 ha, but the yield is likely to remain the same because that increased production depends on area expansion as opposed to intensive investment in improved seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.”
"We’re expecting a bigger export quota (from India) for pigeon peas next year – between 300,000 MT and 400,000 MT"
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