Pulse Flour Global Market Report 2026

Pulse flour is the finely ground powder derived from dried pulses, which are the edible seeds of leguminous plants. It serves as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and is known for its nutritional value and versatility in various culinary applications.

The primary types of pulse flour are derived from beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas. These specific pulse sources indicate the type of legume used to produce the flour, and they can be employed in a wide range of culinary uses. Pulse flours are available in both organic and conventional categories and are distributed through various channels, including food chain services, modern trade, convenience stores, department stores, online retailers, and more. They find application in diverse areas such as bakery, extruded snacks, pet food, animal feed, and other culinary uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the pulse flour market by increasing costs of imported pulses, milling equipment, and packaging materials used in flour processing. North America and Europe are most affected due to cross-border pulse trade, while Asia-Pacific faces price volatility in lentil and chickpea sourcing. These tariffs are raising production costs and affecting price competitiveness. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic pulse cultivation, local milling investments, and regional sourcing strategies to stabilize supply chains.

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The pulse flour market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.98 billion in 2025 to $13.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing prevalence of gluten intolerance, rising consumption of plant-based diets, expansion of pulse crop cultivation, increasing demand for protein-rich foods, availability of advanced milling technologies.

The pulse flour market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable protein sources, rising adoption in functional food applications, expansion of vegan bakery products, increasing use in pet food formulations, growing investment in pulse-based food innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of pulse flour in gluten-free baking, rising demand for plant-based protein ingredients, growing adoption in snack and extruded products, expansion of organic pulse flour offerings, enhanced focus on clean-label baking solutions.

The growing demand for the food service industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the pulse flour market in the future. The food service industry encompasses a sector of the economy dedicated to preparing, distributing, and selling food and beverages to consumers outside their homes. Pulse flour, derived from pulses (the dry, edible seeds of legume plants), has become increasingly popular within the food service sector due to its numerous benefits and versatility, offering unique and valuable qualities to meals and food products. For example, in 2024, Aviko, a Netherlands-based food company, reported that the UK fast food industry grew from £20.61 billion in 2022 to £22.04 billion in 2023. Additionally, the percentage of UK consumers dining in fast-food restaurants rose to 45% in 2023. Therefore, the increasing demand for the food service industry will fuel the growth of the pulse flour market.

Key companies in the pulse flour market are innovating new methods to produce high-performance chickpea flour to maintain their competitive edge. This specially processed variant of chickpea flour enhances its functional properties, making it suitable for a wide range of food applications. For example, in March 2024, Supplant Foods, an India-based supplier of high-quality vegan food ingredients, announced that it had secured a patent for a method to produce high-performance chickpea flour. This process significantly improves the functionality of chickpea protein, making it an ideal ingredient for plant-based alternatives and gluten-free foods. By effectively removing compounds that cause off-flavors and undesirable colors, this method expands the use of chickpea flour in various food and beverage products. Consequently, manufacturers can develop more appealing and versatile formulations, ultimately addressing the increasing consumer demand for high-quality, plant-based options.

In June 2023, Columbia Grain International Inc., a U.S.-based supplier of bulk grains, completed the acquisition of Great River Organic Milling for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move positions Columbia Grain International to venture into the consumer-packaged goods market and introduce innovative, nutritious packaged food products. Great River Organic Milling is a U.S.-based flour manufacturer with expertise in producing organic and specialty pulse flour specifically designed for baking applications.

Major companies operating in the pulse flour market are Cargill Incorporated, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Ingredion Incorporated, Ardent Mills, Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, Blue Ribbon LLC, SunOpta Inc., Minsa Corporation, The Scoular Company, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc., The Buhler Holding AG, Batori Foods Inc., Carrs Flour Mills Limited, Grain Millers Inc., AGT Food & Ingredients, Agspring, Puris Proteins LLC, Anchor Ingredients Co. LLC, Doves Farm Foods Ltd, Vestkorn Milling AS, Bean Growers Australia Ltd., Best Cooking Pulses Inc, Avena Foods Limited, The TradeLink International Group, Diefenbaker Spice and Pulse (DSP), Great Western Grain Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the pulse flour market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pulse flour market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the pulse flour market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The pulse flour market consists of sales of fava bean flour, black bean flour, navy bean flour, kidney bean flour, mung bean flour, cowpea flour and adzuki flour. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Bean; Chickpea; Lentil; Pea
• 2) By Category: Organic Flour; Conventional Flour
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Food Chain Services; Modern Trade; Convenience Store; Departmental Store; Online Store; Other Distribution Channel
• 4) By Application: Bakery; Extruded Snacks; Pet Food And Feed; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Bean: Black Bean Flour; Kidney Bean Flour; Pinto Bean Flour
• 2) By Chickpea: Gram Flour (Besan); Roasted Chickpea Flour
• 3) By Lentil: Red Lentil Flour; Green Lentil Flour; Brown Lentil Flour
• 4) By Pea: Yellow Pea Flour; Green Pea Flour
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; Bunge Limited; Ingredion Incorporated; Ardent Mills; Groupe Limagrain Holding SA; Blue Ribbon LLC; SunOpta Inc.; Minsa Corporation; The Scoular Company; Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Inc.; The Buhler Holding AG; Batori Foods Inc.; Carrs Flour Mills Limited; Grain Millers Inc.; AGT Food & Ingredients; Agspring; Puris Proteins LLC; Anchor Ingredients Co. LLC; Doves Farm Foods Ltd; Vestkorn Milling AS; Bean Growers Australia Ltd.; Best Cooking Pulses Inc; Avena Foods Limited; The TradeLink International Group; Diefenbaker Spice and Pulse (DSP); Great Western Grain Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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