Pigeon Peas
Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan), commercially known as Red Gram or Toor, is a dominant commodity for bulk trade. Pigeon peas are a drought‑tolerant legume valued for their mild flavor, firm texture, and nutritional density.
Prices, specifications and international trade for pigeon peas under HS 071360.
Pigeon Peas Price
Published reference · Jul 1, 2026
Pigeon peas is quoted in USD/t at MMR. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.
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Published quality information for pigeon peas under HS 071360.
Typical Specification Ranges
Pigeon peas specifications record purity, moisture content, protein content. These are typical ranges, not guarantees for an individual lot.
| Purity | 98–99 % |
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| Moisture Content | up to 12 % |
| Protein Content | from 20 % |
Certifications
Certifications documented for pigeon peas include ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and HACCP. Their applicability depends on the individual product and shipment.
- ISO 22000
Food safety management system certification.
- ISO 9001
Quality management system certification.
- HACCP
Hazard analysis and critical control points certification.
- GMP
Good manufacturing practice certification.
- USDA Organic
Organic certification meeting United States standards.
- EU Organic
Organic certification meeting European Union standards.
- NPOP (India)
National Programme for Organic Production certification.
Pigeon Peas Facts and HS Code
Pigeon peas belongs to pulses within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 071360.
Pigeon Peas HS Code
| Also known as | Red Gram, Toor, Arhar, Toor Dal |
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| Scientific name | Cajanus cajan |
| Product type | Raw |
| Form | Dried |
| Position in the chain | Primary |
| Category | Pulses — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed |
| HS codes | 071360 |
| Quoted in | USD/t |
| Reference location | MMR |
Production & Handling
Pigeon peas storage guidance: Cool, dry, well‑ventilated, insect‑free
Production and Storage
| Perishability | Low |
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| Temperature regime | Ambient |
| Storage conditions | Cool, dry, well‑ventilated, insect‑free |
Packaging
Typical pigeon peas packaging includes 25 Kg PP woven bag, 50 Kg PP woven bag, and Jute bag (25 kg).
- 25 Kg PP woven bag
Standard bulk packaging for export shipments.
- 50 Kg PP woven bag
Commonly used for larger bulk orders.
- Jute bag (25 kg)
Traditional packaging preferred in some markets.
- Jumbo bulk bag
1 Metric tonne bulk bag for very large orders.
- Retail bags
Small‑size packaging (1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg) for consumer sales.
Uses & Risks
Pigeon peas uses, related products and documented risks.
Uses and Related Commodities
| Leading origins | Benin, Dominican Republic, India, Kenya, Malawi, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Uganda, Tanzania |
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