What it is
A kharif and rabi pulse; the base of papad, idli-dosa batter and dal makhani.
Whole uradUrad chilka dalUrad dhuli (gota) dal
Where imports come from
India imported 4,738.90 thousand tonnes of pulses in 2023-24 (₹31,071.63 crore) against domestic output of 242.46 lakh tonnes. HS 071331 (urad and moong together) imports were US$ 903.41 million in 2024-25.
- Myanmar — US$ 797.42 million imported under HS 071331 in 2024-25
- Brazil — US$ 87.92 million imported under HS 071331 in 2024-25
Rules before you buy or sell
- Farm-gate trade usually goes through a state APMC mandi or e-NAM; the state's market fee and trader licence rules apply.
- Under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 the Centre can set stock limits for traders and processors; check current orders.
- Import and export are governed by the ITC(HS) policy; check the current DGFT notification before you sign a contract, because policy for farm goods changes often.
- Imports of seeds, grain and plant products need a phytosanitary certificate and clearance under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003.
- FSSAI licence or registration is needed to process, pack, store or sell it as food (Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006).