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Pearl Millet

Pearl millet, known as bajra, is the most widely grown millet in the world and one of India's most important cereals for food and feed. Grown across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other producing regions of India, it is prized for its drought tolerance, high yield potential, and strong nutritional profile. Demand is strong from flour millers, livestock feed producers, and health food manufacturers across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Geodhara International exports premium pearl millet sourced through our trusted supplier network across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Available as Whole Pearl Millet grain and Pearl Millet Flour, our supply is carefully cleaned, sorted, and packed to buyer specification in 25 kg / 50 kg bags or consumer packs with private labelling. Each consignment is tested and exported with complete phytosanitary and shipping documentation.

We supply importers, flour millers, livestock feed manufacturers, health food producers, and specialty grain distributors across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia with consistent quality, competitive pricing, and full export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana)

Botanical NamePennisetum glaucum

HS Code1008.29

Available FormsWhole grain, pearl millet flour

ColourGrey to yellowish white; dark grey in some varieties

Protein Content10% - 12%

AdmixtureMax 1%

QualityCleaned and sortex graded, free from weevils and foreign matter

MoistureMax 12%

Packaging25 kg and 50 kg PP or jute bags; 1 kg to 5 kg consumer packs

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life12 months whole grain; 4 - 6 months flour

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, away from strong odours

GlutenNaturally gluten free

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodArrivals Sep - Nov and Mar - May

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 22 MT

Quantity:Approx. 26 MT

Uses & Benefits

Ground into bajra flour for preparing traditional flatbreads (bajra roti / khichiya), a staple food across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and across the Sahel region of Africa.
Used as a primary ingredient in livestock and poultry feed due to its high energy content and availability in large volumes.
Processed into pearl millet-based porridge, infant foods, and weaning cereals for nutritional supplementation programmes in Africa and South Asia.
Used in health food formulations including millet-based breakfast cereals, energy bars, multigrain flours, and gluten-free products.
Used in traditional brewing and fermented beverage production in African cultures and in industrial bioethanol applications.

Known As

EnglishPearl Millet / Bajra

Hindiबाजरा (Bajra)

Arabicدخن (Dukhn)

TurkishDarı

IndonesianMilet Mutiara

GermanPerlhirse

RussianЖемчужное просо (Zhemchuzhnoye proso)

Japaneseトウジンビエ (Toujinbie)

Chinese珍珠粟 (Zhenzhu Su)

SpanishMijo Perla

FrenchMil à Chandelle

FAQs

What forms of pearl millet do you export?

We export Whole Pearl Millet grain and Pearl Millet Flour. Whole grain is used for milling, livestock feed, and direct cooking; flour is used in traditional flatbread and health food manufacturing.

Is pearl millet suitable for animal feed?

Yes, pearl millet is an excellent energy grain for poultry, swine, and ruminant livestock feed. It is comparable to maize in energy content and is a preferred alternative in regions where maize supply is limited.

Is pearl millet gluten-free?

Yes, pearl millet is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for gluten-free food manufacturing and consumers with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease.

What certifications and documentation do you provide?

We provide phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, quality inspection reports, fumigation certificates (where required), and complete shipping documentation for every consignment.

Which markets import Indian pearl millet regularly?

Indian pearl millet is exported to markets in the Middle East for food use, and to Sub-Saharan African markets for both food and feed applications. Demand is also growing in European and North American health food markets.