India's imports of black gram have surged, and Myanmar is expected to capture a larger market.

According to the Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), from January to November 2025, black gram (Urad) imports were approximately 986,000 tons, an increase of 42% compared to the same period last year. However, mung bean imports decreased by about 7.71%, and India's expansion of chickpea and lentil (small flat pea) planting areas during the winter crop season may lead to changes in import policy for the next fiscal year. According to preliminary estimates from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, imports of various beans for this fiscal year (April to December) reached $2.525 billion, a decrease of 33.33% compared to the same period last year. BiMal Kothari, President of the Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), said, "I believe that the large amount of inventory carried over from last year is also one of the reasons for the decrease in imports." Therefore, the Myanmar Commercial Counselor in Kolkata suggested that Myanmar's bean growers and exporters should closely monitor the inventory situation and domestic production potential of various beans in India and adjust their export strategies accordingly.