African Tur Prices Firm as Lower Crop Estimates Raise Supply Concerns

Oct.02,2026. Prices of tur (pigeonpea) from major African producing countries have risen by more than 10 per cent amid concerns over lower-than-expected production in East Africa. The rise could increase India's import costs as the country continues to depend on African supplies to meet domestic demand. African tur is currently quoted at around ₹70-75 per kg, compared with about ₹65 earlier, according to Bimal Kothari, chairman of the India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA). “African tur was very cheap. Prices have gone up by about ₹10 a kg in Africa due to concerns over a lower-than-expected crop,” he said. African countries, including Mozambique, Tanzania, Sudan and Malawi, have become important suppliers of tur to India. According to IPGA-cited trade data, India's tur imports during January-June 2026 crossed 5.05 lakh tonnes, about 43.3 per cent higher than a year earlier. Despite the increase, African tur remains below India's MSP of ₹8,450 per quintal for 2026-27. At ₹7,000-7,500 per quintal, African-origin tur is still ₹950-1,450 below the MSP before freight, insurance and other import-related costs. The price rise comes as India's domestic tur market also faces supply concerns, with limited arrivals in some markets and uncertainty over the Kharif crop. India has continued to rely on imports to supplement domestic production. Traders and importers are now closely watching the African crop. A further decline in production could tighten export availability and push African prices higher, potentially increasing India's landed import costs and putting additional pressure on domestic tur prices.