Dry Peas (Matar) Price Today in India - मटर (सूखी) का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Dry Peas (Matar) (मटर (सूखी)) in India is ₹8,500 per quintal, down ₹1000 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹3,716 to a maximum of ₹21,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Dry Peas (Matar) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Dry Peas (Matar) is grown mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra. It is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar).

Dry field peas are a key rabi pulse of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, growing in the same season as wheat and requiring minimal irrigation. The processing industry converts dry peas into matar dal, matar flour for namkeen snacks, and pea protein isolate for plant-based food manufacturing.

Is There an MSP for Dry Peas (Matar)?

Dry Peas (Matar) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes dry peas (matar) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Dry Peas (Matar) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the dry peas (matar) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Dry Peas (Matar)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your dry peas (matar) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your dry peas (matar) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Dry Peas (Matar) Varieties in India

  • Rachna (UP high-yield)
  • Shikha (disease resistant)
  • HFP-715 (Haryana)
  • JP-885 (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Pusa Pragati (early duration)

Dry Peas (Matar) Uses & End Markets

  • Matar dal (split yellow pea) for everyday cooking
  • Matar namkeen snacks (matar ki bhujiya)
  • Pea flour for pakoras and savoury snacks
  • Plant-based protein isolate manufacturing
  • Green pea processing (canning and freezing)

Grow Better Dry Peas (Matar) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best dry peas (matar) crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.