Key Market Indicators
North Korea's pulses production is projected to increase to approximately 336,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 331,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents a modest annual growth rate of 0.2%. Historical data since 1966 shows a consistent year-on-year supply increase of 0.3% for North Korea. In 2023, the country ranked 40th globally in pulses production. Belarus surpassed North Korea with its output also recorded at 331,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings, Myanmar, Canada, and China secured the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively, in pulses production.
