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Urad Dal Split
Pulses SKU: XP-0096

Urad Dal Split

Premium Urad Dal Split pulses, sorted and cleaned for uniform size and maximum nutritional value.

Commercial Trade Terms

Min. Order (MOQ)

1 Metric Ton

HS Code

0713

Origin

India

Price Range

Price on Request

Export Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (FIEO / APEDA)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
  • Pesticide Residue / MRL Report
  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List

Available Bag Sizes

1kg5kg25kg50kg1000kg Jumbo

Available Bag Types

PP (Polypropylene)BOPP LaminatedJuteNon-WovenBulk Jumbo Bag

Product Overview

COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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.

What is Urad Dal Split?

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 2.5โ€“3.0 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.

Technical Specifications

Product Urad Dal Split / Black Gram Split (Vigna mungo)
Moisture Content 12% Max
Protein Content 24โ€“26%
Colour (Dhuli) Creamy white, fully dehusked
Colour (Chilka) Black husk with white interior, speckled split
Admixture 1% Max
Damaged / Discoloured Grains 1โ€“2% 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

Commercial Grades & Classification

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

โˆ’$80โ€“$150/MT below chilka split

Indicative FOB Pricing

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

  • โ€ขIndia Kharif and Rabi crop outcome in Madhya Pradesh, UP and Andhra Pradesh โ€” the primary domestic supply driver
  • โ€ขMyanmar (Burma) export supply and FOB pricing โ€” India's main import source sets the marginal price
  • โ€ขIndian government import policy and tariff quotas on urad from Myanmar โ€” directly moves landed prices
  • โ€ขDomestic Indian demand strength โ€” India consumes most of its own crop, keeping export supply tight
  • โ€ขUSD/INR exchange rate โ€” INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness
  • โ€ขMonsoon timing and unseasonal rain in producing states affecting yield, colour and dehusking quality

India vs Myanmar: Urad Dal Split Comparison

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 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India ๐ŸŒ Myanmar
Global Role World's largest producer (~2.5โ€“3.0M 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

Applications & End-Use Markets

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Urad Flour & Plant-Based Protein

With 24โ€“26% 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.

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Global Trade Architecture

Primary Supply Origins

India

World's largest producer (~2.5โ€“3.0M 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 exporter

Principal supplementary origin to India; competes on bulk whole-bean volume and price.

Thailand

Minor regional supplier

Smaller 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.

Market Intelligence

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 ~2.5โ€“3.0M 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

~6โ€“7% CAGR โ€” led by diaspora retail, ready-batter convenience products and papad manufacturing

Core Demand Drivers

  • Irreplaceable fermentation role in idli/dosa/vada batter driving inelastic diaspora demand
  • Papad and snack manufacturing reliance on premium white dhuli flour
  • Ready-to-cook idli/dosa batter convenience products expanding in export retail
  • South Asian diaspora growth across USA, UK, UAE and Canada anchoring branded retail demand
  • Clean-label and organic NPOP channels paying premiums for certified urad dal

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.

โš  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.

HS / HSN Codes

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

Certifications & Compliance Standards

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

Storage, Handling & Logistics

Shelf Life

12โ€“18 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.

Why Source Urad Dal Split from India?

  • India is the world's largest black gram producer (~2.5โ€“3.0M MT) โ€” deep origin supply across dhuli, chilka and whole
  • Superior dehusking and milling โ€” premium white dhuli and clean chilka for papad and batter
  • Unmatched fermentation performance prized for authentic idli, dosa and vada batter
  • Strong diaspora trust and brand loyalty across USA, UK, UAE and Canada markets
  • Full product range โ€” dhuli, chilka and whole urad from a single reliable origin
  • Organic NPOP urad available, with FSSAI and NABL lab-tested certificates per shipment
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Industrial Usage

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

Industrial Specs

Packaging & Logistics

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

B2B Solutions

Private Label Urad Dal Split

Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Urad Dal Split under your brand name with our expert OEM services.

  • Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
  • Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
  • FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
  • Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
OEM Solutions

Retail Ready

From Design to Delivery

Export Markets

USA UAE Europe South East Asia

We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.

Importing Urad Dal Split: B2B FAQs

What is the lead time for a bulk order of Urad Dal Split?
Our standard lead time for Urad Dal Split is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Urad Dal Split before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Urad Dal Split for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Urad Dal Split?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Urad Dal Split?
Our standard MOQ for Urad Dal Split is 1 Metric Ton. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Urad Dal Split?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Urad Dal Split to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Urad Dal Split is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.

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