Key Market Indicators
Korean pulses production is projected to decline to approximately 15,500 metric tons by 2028, down from around 16,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.5%. Historical data indicates that since 1966, the nation's pulse supply has been shrinking at an average rate of 0.9% per year. In 2023, South Korea ranked 110th globally in pulse production. Macedonia surpassed South Korea with an output of around 16,000 metric tons. The leading nations in pulse production were Myanmar, Canada, and China, respectively securing the second, third, and fourth positions in the global rankings.