The global black gram market size reached 3.80 Million Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 6.20 Million Tons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.57% during 2025-2033. The growing demand for preparing various dishes, rising utilization to manufacture crucibles, and increasing demand for balancing hormones in women represent some of the key factors driving the market.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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3.80 Million Tons |
Market Forecast in 2033
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6.20 Million Tons |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.57% |
Black gram, also known as Vigna mungo, is a South Asian legume that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is cylindrical and narrow with a black coating or hull and available in the form of whole, split, or dehulled. It is a rich source of protein, vitamin B, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin. It offers dietary fiber, isoflavones, copper, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus. It helps add bulk to the stool and stimulate peristaltic motion for reducing the symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and cramping. Black gram also prevents anemia, fatigue, and cognitive weakness by increasing oxygenated blood flow to the organs and extremities. Besides this, it assists in improving bone mineral density to reduce age-related disorders, such as arthritis and osteoporosis. It also aids in enhancing the skin by relieving inflammation, promoting healing and exfoliation, stimulating the flow of blood to the surface of the skin, and lowering the symptoms of acne.
At present, the increasing demand for black grams to prepare stews, soups, and fermented food products represents one of the key factors supporting the growth of the market. In addition, there is a rise in the demand for black grams to make crucibles, such as ceramic or metal vessels. This, along with the growing awareness among the masses about the benefits of black grams, is positively influencing the market. Besides this, the increasing prevalence of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases among individuals is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Moreover, the growing consumption of black grams to minimize abdominal and muscle cramps during the menstruation cycle is providing a favorable market outlook. In line with this, the rising demand for black grams to balance hormones and strengthen the reproductive organs of women is propelling the growth of the market. Apart from this, there is an increase in the demand for black grams to soothe swollen tissues and decrease pain in the joints. This, coupled with the escalating demand for black grams to treat colic and hemorrhoids and improve liver functions, is strengthening the growth of the market. Additionally, the rising demand for black grams to prevent the constriction of blood vessels and control high blood pressure is impelling the growth of the market.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global black gram market report, along with forecasts at the global and country level from 2025-2033.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include India, Myanmar, Thailand, and others. According to the report, India was the largest market for black gram. Some of the factors driving the India black gram market included the growing population, suitable season and temperatures, rising awareness about the benefits of black grams among the masses, etc.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global black gram market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Key Benefits for Stakeholders:
The global black gram market reached a volume of 3.80 Million Tons in 2024.
We expect the global black gram market to exhibit a CAGR of 5.57% during 2025-2033.
The rising demand for black grams across the F&B industry to prepare dips, sauces, bread, curries, stews, bakery items, snacks, and soups is primarily driving the global black gram market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of black gram.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into India, Myanmar, Thailand, and others, where India currently dominates the global market.