Pigeon Peas Supplier — Wholesale Toor (Tur)
Pigeon peas, traded in South Asia as toor or tur, are the raw material for toor dal, one of the most consumed pulses in India. FUSHKOV GCG supplies whole pigeon peas to importers and dal mills worldwide on Incoterms 2020 terms.
What pigeon peas are
Pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), also called toor, tur, arhar or red gram, are the seeds of a drought-tolerant tropical legume shrub. The round seeds are usually cream, light brown or reddish, sometimes mottled, and have a yellow inside. Pigeon peas typically contain about 20–24% protein on a dry basis. Most of the internationally traded crop is whole dried peas, which are dehulled and split at destination into toor dal.
Types of pigeon peas
Typical specification (reference)
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | 14.0% |
| Protein (dry basis) | 20–24%, typical |
| Admixture / foreign material | As specified in the contract |
| Damaged and discoloured seeds | As specified in the contract |
| Immature and shrivelled seeds | As specified in the contract |
| Weevilled seeds | As specified in the contract |
| Live insects | Free |
| HS code | 0713 60 |
Reference values for typical commercial grades. The final specification is fixed in the contract; the final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
Main uses and markets
India is the largest producer and consumer of pigeon peas and imports whole peas to supplement its own crop; most are processed into toor dal for sambar and everyday dal dishes. Pigeon peas are also eaten in the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa. Major exporting countries include Myanmar and East and Southern African producers such as Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique.
Packaging and logistics
Whole pigeon peas are shipped in 25–50 kg bags or big bags in containers, or in bulk, by sea, rail or multimodal routes. Because harvest timing differs between Asian and African origins, shipments can be planned across the year.
Why FUSHKOV GCG
Frequently asked questions
Are pigeon peas the same as toor dal?
Toor dal is the processed product: pigeon peas that have been dehulled and split. Internationally, pigeon peas are mostly traded whole and milled at destination.
What matters most to dal mills?
Seed uniformity, moisture, the share of damaged and immature seeds and the expected dal recovery. These parameters are fixed in the contract.
Which HS code applies to pigeon peas?
Dried, shelled pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) are classified under HS 0713 60. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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