Millet
Millet is a cereal grain, primarily pearl millet, cultivated in semi‑arid tropics for human food, animal feed and industrial applications. It is traded as dried whole or decorticated grains measured in tonnes.
Prices, specifications and international trade for millet under HS 100829.
Millet Price
Published reference · Jul 1, 2026
Millet is quoted in USD/t at IND. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.
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India led reported millet exports in 2025, at $38.3M.
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Millet grading factors include Decortication level and Extraneous matter.
Grading Factors
Quality assessment for millet considers Decortication level and Extraneous matter.
- Decortication level
Measures the proportion of outer hull removed; buyers use it to assess yield and processing cost.
- Extraneous matter
Limits the amount of foreign material such as stones or animal debris; important for food safety.
Common Defects
Recorded defects for millet include Extraneous matter, Weevilled grains, and Immature or shrivelled grains.
- Extraneous matter
Foreign particles such as stones, mineral matter or animal debris that may arise from harvesting or handling.
- Weevilled grains
Grains infested by storage insects, visible as live insects or fragments.
- Immature or shrivelled grains
Undeveloped or desiccated kernels resulting from uneven maturation or adverse weather.
- Pest damage
Field loss caused by insects feeding on foliage, flowers or seeds.
- Disease damage
Losses from fungal, bacterial or viral diseases such as downy mildew.
Millet Facts and HS Code
Millet belongs to other cereals within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 100829.
Millet HS Code
| Also known as | pearl millet, bajra, millet grains |
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| Scientific name | Pennisetum glaucum |
| Product type | Raw |
| Form | Dried |
| Position in the chain | Primary |
| Category | Other cereals — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed |
| HS codes | 100829 |
| Quoted in | USD/t |
| Reference location | IND |
Production & Handling
Millet storage guidance: Grains are dried to ≤12 % moisture, packed in clean sturdy sacks or gunny bags and stored in ambient warehouses; insect control may involve fumigation or hermetic bags.
Production and Storage
| Perishability | Low |
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| Temperature regime | Ambient |
| Storage conditions | Grains are dried to ≤12 % moisture, packed in clean sturdy sacks or gunny bags and stored in ambient warehouses; insect control may involve fumigation or hermetic bags. |
| Production methods | Farmed |
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Packaging
Typical millet packaging includes Sacks.
- Sacks
Clean, sturdy gunny or polypropylene sacks, sealed or sewn, used for bulk transport and storage.
Uses & Risks
Millet is used in Human food, Animal feed, and Industrial applications.
End Uses
- Human food
Consumed as whole grain, flour or processed into bakery and snack products.
- Animal feed
Used for poultry and livestock feed due to high protein and fibre content.
- Industrial applications
Raw material for starch, biofuel, brewery and other non‑food industries.
Uses and Related Commodities
| Downstream industries | Food processing, Feed manufacturers, Beverage industry, Biofuel producers |
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Sourcing risks
| Risk | Mitigation |
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Drought stress ClimateHigh Millet is cultivated in semi‑arid tropics where insufficient rainfall can sharply lower yields. | Use drought‑tolerant cultivars and adopt optimal sowing dates aligned with seasonal rains. |
Insect infestation PestHigh Field and storage insects attack millet, causing yield loss and quality degradation. | Integrated pest management, timely scouting, and storage treatments such as phosphine fumigation or hermetic bags. |
Downy mildew DiseaseMedium Fungal disease that can reduce grain yield by 20‑40 % in susceptible cultivars. | Plant resistant varieties and practice crop rotation to limit pathogen buildup. |
Mycotoxin contamination Food safetyMedium Improper drying can allow mold growth and mycotoxin accumulation beyond safety limits. | Dry grain to ≤12 % moisture, store in clean dry conditions, and monitor for fungal indicators. |