In 2023, the volume of pulses consumed per capita in China stood modestly around 0.90 kg. The forecast for 2024 is 0.91 kg, with an incremental rise year-on-year: up 1.1% in 2025 to 0.92 kg, plateauing for 2026, and further increasing by 1.1% in both 2027 and 2028, reaching 0.94 kg. No data indicates variation between 2022 and 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years shows a gradual trend of modest growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased consumer health consciousness driving demand for pulses.
- Government initiatives promoting plant-based diets.
- Potential shifts driven by import policies and local agriculture advancements.
