Demand for pulses in China is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028, rising from 2.58 million metric tons in 2024 to 2.71 million metric tons in 2028. This reflects a consistent year-on-year growth pattern, with an average increase of around 1.25% annually (CAGR). For context, the demand in 2023 was slightly under 2.55 million metric tons, indicating an emerging, yet modest growth trend attributed to dietary shifts, increased interest in plant-based proteins, and population dynamics.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts from China's agricultural policies, global trade relations affecting pulse imports, and shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based diets. These factors could further influence demand and market dynamics in the coming years.
