The Chinese pulses market is projected to grow gradually from 2.18 million metric tons in 2024 to 2.24 million metric tons by 2028. This represents a modest but consistent year-on-year increase, with growth rates of roughly 0.5% annually. While this market stood at 2.17 million metric tons in 2023, indicating a steady but slow expansion trend, the five-year compound annual growth rate also mirrors this incremental ascent.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing health awareness driving demand for plant-based proteins.
- Potential governmental agriculture reforms impacting market dynamics.
- Fluctuating global trade policies and tariffs affecting supply chains.
