Pulses
U.S. Pulses Exports in 2024
Total Export Value
$1.13 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
1.24 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$924.78 Million
Compound Average Growth
4.9% (2015-2024)
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| Mexico | $270.39 Million |
| Canada | $213.77 Million |
| European Union | $130.38 Million |
| India | $73.41 Million |
| Dominican Republic | $64.45 Million |
| China | $43.72 Million |
| Costa Rica | $32.71 Million |
| Peru | $31.64 Million |
| Colombia | $31.37 Million |
| Congo, Democratic Republic of the | $23.8 Million |
Data and Analysis
Mexico's marketing year 2024/25 bean production is 41 percent higher than the record low of the previous year based on increased planted area. However, challenges persist such as adverse weather, limited access to quality seeds, and security issues in key production areas.
Pulse production has continued to decline over the last few years while the country remains a top importer of dry peas and mung beans.
In 2023, Peru was the 28th-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, valued at $851 million, making it the 3rd-largest market in South America. The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) entered into force in February 2009, and U.S. agricultural exports reached $1 billion for the first time in 2014, peaking at $1.36 billion in 2018. The United States accounts for 14 percent of Peru's agricultural import market share, positioning it as the second-largest supplier to the country.
News and Features
As with many farmers, JM Grain started out as a small farming business. The family started growing peas, lentils, and chickpeas for sustainability purposes because pulses put nitrogen in the soil and help to keep wheat or other crops free of disease.