# Global Frozen pulses Market 2026

> World exports of frozen pulses (HS 071029) reached $364.9 million in 2024, 26% more than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 33% of the world total, and Japan was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/frozen-pulses-market/
- Sector: Consumer, Food & Retail
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 364.9 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Frozen leguminous vegetables, shelled or unshelled, other than peas and beans.

Segments: Frozen broad beans, Frozen edamame, Frozen lentils.

Typical buyers: Supermarkets, Food processors, Food service firms.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of frozen pulses (HS 071029) were worth $364.9 million in 2024. | 364.9 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 26% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($289.1 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +26 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 33% of world exports ($121.2 million). | 33 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Taiwan and Thailand, shipped 61% of world exports in 2024. | 61 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Japan was the largest importer in 2024, buying $141.5 million, or 39% of world imports. | 39 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 25 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 25 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $1.90 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 1.90 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 191.6 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 191.6 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Spain grew fastest, with exports up 178% from 2019 to 2024. | +178 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 26% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Spain is gaining ground: its exports rose 178% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 121.2 |
| 2 | Taiwan | 64.8 |
| 3 | Thailand | 34.9 |
| 4 | Spain | 19.0 |
| 5 | Belgium | 15.4 |
| 6 | Peru | 13.4 |
| 7 | Egypt | 12.0 |
| 8 | Canada | 9.6 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 9.5 |
| 10 | Indonesia | 8.2 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 141.5 |
| 2 | United States | 60.8 |
| 3 | France | 17.1 |
| 4 | Germany | 15.4 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 13.7 |
| 6 | Belgium | 9.8 |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 8.9 |
| 8 | Spain | 6.8 |
| 9 | Thailand | 6.2 |
| 10 | Australia | 5.5 |

## World exports of HS 071029, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 266.5 |
| 2018 | 280.4 |
| 2019 | 289.1 |
| 2020 | 294.3 |
| 2021 | 295.5 |
| 2022 | 331.4 |
| 2023 | 350.7 |
| 2024 | 364.9 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global frozen pulses market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 071029 reached $364.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most frozen pulses?

China led world exports in 2024 with 33% of the total, followed by Taiwan, Thailand and Spain.

### Which countries import the most frozen pulses?

Japan was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United States, France and Germany.

### Is world trade in frozen pulses growing?

World exports were 26% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of frozen pulses?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $1.90 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Frozen pulses Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/frozen-pulses-market/