Pulses in the US

December 2025

Total volume sales of pulses in the US rose moderately over 2025. Pulses saw volume sales rise across all channels in 2025, with retail posting the strongest growth and foodservice and institutional seeing slight increases. Retail outperformed foodservice and institutional channels because home cooks rediscovered dried pulses as budget-friendly staples. Long shelf life meant no pressure to use these products quickly, appealing to households planning meals in advance or buying in bulk. Growth als

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pulses industry in USA with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Pulses industry in USA, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Pulses in USA report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Pulses in USA?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Pulses sales?
  • How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
  • How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Pulses in the US - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Long shelf life and the search for affordable protein stimulate the demand for pulses
Beans drive demand as the search for affordability and protein aligns
Cultural adoption and meal preparation methods reshape consumption patterns
Cultural diversity expansion and protein trends to support modest but steady total volume growth
Lower cost structure positions pulses favourably although preparation planning weakens appeal
Summary 1 Major Processors of Pulses 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Pulses by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Pulses by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Pulses by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Pulses by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Pulses by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Fresh Food in the US - Industry Overview

Positive total volume sales growth amidst persistent challenges

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Pulses gain momentum as economical, health-orientated options
Climate change creates production challenges
Weather conditions inform production and price volatility
Climate and trade dynamics to heavily inform supply
Health and demographic considerations
Convenience pressures to challenge fresh food’s growth potential
Consumers find a balance between home cooking and foodservice visits
Channel dynamics vary the performances of fresh food categories
Cultural cuisines show resilience in foodservice
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Pulses

  • Beans
  • Peas
  • Other Pulses

Pulses

This category is limited to leguminous crops harvested only for dry grains, excluding crops harvested green for food (green peas, green bean, string beans, etc), which are considered to be vegetables and are included in other vegetables category. Also exclude those used mainly for the extraction of oil (eg soybeans) and those leguminous crops such as clover and alfalfa, which seeds are almost used exclusively for sowing purpose. This is the aggregation of dry beans, peas and other pulses.

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