The forecast for chickpea production in India shows an increasing trend from 11.81 million metric tons in 2024 to 12.95 million metric tons in 2028. In 2023, production stood at 11.52 million metric tons. Year-on-year changes are expected at approximately 2.46% from 2024 to 2025, 2.40% from 2025 to 2026, 2.16% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.21% from 2027 to 2028. Over this five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual growth of 2.35%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of climatic conditions on yield and quality.
- Government policies on agriculture and subsidies.
- Technological advancements in farming techniques.
- Global demand fluctuations for pulses.
- Potential shifts in land use and crop rotations among farmers.
