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Premium Urad Dal Split pulses, sorted and cleaned for uniform size and maximum nutritional value.
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 Metric Ton
HS Code
0713
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
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Our Urad Dal Split is a rich source of plant-based protein, meticulously cleaned and graded to remove impurities. It is stored in moisture-proof warehouses to preserve its nutritional integrity and cooking quality. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Urad Dal Split meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Urad Dal Split is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Urad Dal Split meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Urad Dal Split is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
Urad Dal, known internationally as Black Gram or split black lentil, is one of the most prized pulses in Indian cuisine โ a high-protein legume (Vigna mungo) whose sticky, mucilaginous texture makes it uniquely irreplaceable in fermented and ground-batter foods. The whole black bean is dehusked and split to yield two distinct export forms: 'chilka' (split with the black husk retained, giving a speckled black-and-white grain) and 'dhuli' (split and fully dehusked, giving a clean creamy-white grain). It is the indispensable base for South Indian staples like idli, dosa, vada, and papad, where its natural binding and fermentation properties cannot be substituted.
India is the world's largest producer and consumer of black gram, cultivating roughly 2.5โ3.0 million MT annually across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra as both a Kharif and Rabi crop. Despite being the dominant producer, India remains a net importer to meet domestic demand, drawing supplementary supply from Myanmar. For export markets, the diaspora-driven demand for authentic idli/dosa batter, papad manufacturing, and ground urad flour keeps Indian-origin urad dal the global benchmark for quality and culinary performance.
Globally, urad dal trades in two principal forms with grade tiers within each: dhuli (white, fully dehusked) split commands a premium for its clean appearance and use in white papad and fine batters, while chilka (split with husk) is favoured for its higher fibre and rustic texture in regional cooking. India differentiates on diaspora loyalty, fermentation performance, and consistent dehusking quality versus the bulk-origin Myanmar (Burma) supply that competes primarily on whole-bean and price-sensitive lots.
| Product | Urad Dal Split / Black Gram Split (Vigna mungo) |
| Moisture Content | 12% Max |
| Protein Content | 24โ26% |
| Colour (Dhuli) | Creamy white, fully dehusked |
| Colour (Chilka) | Black husk with white interior, speckled split |
| Admixture | 1% Max |
| Damaged / Discoloured Grains | 1โ2% Max |
| Foreign Matter | 0.25% Max |
| Broken (Dhuli Premium) | 1% Max |
| Husk Content (Dhuli) | 0.5% Max |
| Processing | Machine cleaned, dehusked, split, sortex / colour sorted |
| Pulse Type | Non-GMO heritage legume |
Urad Dhuli (Premium White Split)
Processing: Fully dehusked and split โ colour sorted, polished
Colour: Clean creamy white
Brokens: 1% Max
Use Case: White papad, fine idli/dosa batter, urad flour and premium retail
+$100โ$200/MT over chilka
Urad Chilka (Split with Husk)
Processing: Dehusked partially and split โ black husk retained
Colour: Black husk, white interior โ speckled
Brokens: 1.5% Max
Use Case: Rustic dal cooking, higher-fibre regional dishes and diaspora retail
Base grade
Urad Whole (Sabut)
Processing: Whole black bean โ cleaned, not dehusked
Colour: Black exterior
Use Case: Dal makhani, sprouting, and re-milling into split grades
โ$80โ$150/MT below chilka split
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Urad Dhuli (White Split) | $1,150 โ $1,450/MT | Premium dehusked grade โ papad and fine batter (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Urad Chilka (Split w/ Husk) | $1,000 โ $1,300/MT | Regional cooking and diaspora retail benchmark (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Urad Whole (Sabut) | $900 โ $1,200/MT | Dal makhani and re-milling grade (indicative Q1 2026) |
Price Influencing Factors
India is the world's largest producer and consumer of black gram but remains a net importer, with Myanmar as the principal supplementary origin. India differentiates on superior dehusking and milling quality, fermentation performance for idli/dosa, and diaspora trust, while Myanmar competes on bulk whole-bean volume and price-sensitive lots.
| Aspect | ๐ฎ๐ณ India | ๐ Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Global Role | World's largest producer (~2.5โ3.0M MT) and consumer | Largest exporter of whole black gram, key supplier to India |
| Processing Quality | Superior dehusking, splitting and sortex milling for dhuli & chilka | Predominantly whole-bean export, less value-added milling |
| Fermentation Performance | Premium batter quality โ prized for idli/dosa/vada | Variable; bulk grades favoured for price not performance |
| Diaspora Trust | Strong loyalty among South Asian diaspora buyers | Commodity positioning, limited diaspora pull |
| Product Forms | Dhuli, chilka and whole โ full split range | Mainly whole black gram for re-milling |
| FOB Price | Premium on milled split grades for quality | Lower benchmark on whole-bean bulk volumes |
Idli, Dosa & Vada Batter
Urad dhuli and chilka are the irreplaceable fermentation base for South Indian idli, dosa and vada batter. The pulse's natural mucilage and binding give the airy, fermented texture that no other legume replicates โ driving steady demand from diaspora retail and ready-batter manufacturers.
Papad & Snack Manufacturing
Premium white urad dhuli flour is the core ingredient for papad, vadiyan and fryums manufacturing. Its high binding strength and clean white colour are essential for crisp, uniform papad โ a major industrial and export segment.
Household Cooking & Diaspora Retail
Urad dal (chilka and whole) is a daily protein staple in Indian households, from dal makhani to South Indian sambhar accompaniments. Diaspora retail in 1kg and 5kg packs drives strong repeat branded demand across major immigrant markets.
Urad Flour & Plant-Based Protein
With 24โ26% protein, ground urad flour supplies gluten-free baking, traditional snack mixes and the growing plant-protein ingredient sector, prized for its binding and emulsifying functionality in clean-label formulations.
Primary Supply Origins
India
World's largest producer (~2.5โ3.0M MT)Kharif and Rabi crops in MP, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Premium dehusked dhuli and chilka with strong diaspora trust.
Myanmar
Largest whole black-gram exporterPrincipal supplementary origin to India; competes on bulk whole-bean volume and price.
Thailand
Minor regional supplierSmaller volumes of black gram into Asian markets.
Key Consumption Nodes
India (domestic)
India consumes the bulk of its own production and imports from Myanmar โ the world's dominant urad consumption node, anchoring global price direction.
USA & UK (Diaspora)
Large South Asian diaspora driving inelastic branded demand for dhuli, chilka and ready idli/dosa batter, plus papad imports.
Middle East โ UAE, Saudi Arabia
Major South Asian expatriate base and high pulse consumption; strong demand for papad-grade dhuli and retail packs.
South East Asia โ Singapore, Malaysia
Indian diaspora and growing fermented-food demand for idli/dosa batter and urad-based snacks.
Urad dal occupies a unique position as a culinary-irreplaceable pulse โ its fermentation and binding properties make it impossible to substitute in idli, dosa, vada and papad. India, despite being the world's largest producer and consumer, is a structural net importer, making domestic balance and Myanmar supply the twin price drivers. Export demand is diaspora-anchored and remarkably inelastic.
Market Size
India produces ~2.5โ3.0M MT and consumes nearly all of it, importing supplementary volumes from Myanmar; export trade is diaspora-led and value-added in milled split grades
Growth Rate
~6โ7% CAGR โ led by diaspora retail, ready-batter convenience products and papad manufacturing
Core Demand Drivers
Supply Dynamics
India's Kharif and Rabi crops across MP, UP and Andhra Pradesh set core supply, but persistent domestic shortfall means Myanmar imports balance the market. Government import policy and tariff quotas on Myanmar urad directly move landed and FOB prices. A poor monsoon or unseasonal rain tightens Indian supply and lifts prices sharply given thin exportable surplus.
โ India Risk Factor
Tight exportable surplus is the primary risk โ strong domestic demand and net-importer status can squeeze export availability and lift FOB prices. Crop weather in MP/UP/Andhra Pradesh and shifts in Myanmar import policy are the secondary risks affecting both volume and price stability.
Future Outlook
Growth frontiers are value-added ready idli/dosa batter for global retail, premium papad-grade dhuli flour, and organic NPOP-certified urad for clean-label channels. Indian exporters investing in consistent dehusking, colour-sorting and batter-functionality assurance are best positioned to defend the quality premium over Myanmar bulk supply.
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urad Dal (Split / Dehulled) | 0713.60 | 07136000 | Dried, shelled black gram (Vigna mungo) โ split / dehusked dhuli & chilka |
| Black Gram (Whole) | 0713.31 | 07133100 | Dried, shelled beans of Vigna mungo / Vigna radiata โ whole black gram |
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety compliance for dal milling, processing and packing facilities |
| EU Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits for EU and UK market entry |
| NPOP Organic | NPOP / NOP | Certified organic urad dal available for premium health-food and clean-label channels |
| Non-GMO | โ | Black gram is a heritage legume โ naturally non-GMO |
| ISO 22000 / HACCP | ISO 22000 | Food safety management system certification for export processing units |
Shelf Life
12โ18 months under dry storage
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry warehouse below 20ยฐC and 65% RH. Dhuli (dehusked) is more moisture-sensitive than chilka and must be kept dry to prevent caking, discolouration and weevil infestation.
Container Type
20ft FCL (25 MT) with HDPE liner to prevent moisture ingress and protect dhuli colour during ocean transit
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation standard for long-haul shipments; fumigation certificate provided for destination port clearance.
Storage Advantage
Split and dehusked urad has low moisture and good shelf stability; dhuli's clean white colour is preserved by strict moisture control and pest-free storage.
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Standard Packaging
Small Pouches / Bulk Jute Bags
Private Label / OEM
OEM Packing & Custom Weight Slabs
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF accepted
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