Argentina: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian lentil market contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -53.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Argentina

In value terms, lentil production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 322% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average lentil yield in Argentina soared to X kg per ha, picking up by 25% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, the average lentil yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lentil harvested area in Argentina was estimated at X ha in 2022, with an increase of 8.3% against 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the lentil harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of lentils increased by 1,364% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 3,976%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, lentil exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 4,301%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Argentina, together comprising 75% of total exports. Colombia, Venezuela and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +210.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from Argentina were Chile ($X), Brazil ($X) and Uruguay ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports. Colombia, Venezuela and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +176.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -27.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Uruguay ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Argentina

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of lentils decreased by -93.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 3,708% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lentil imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,547%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled +51.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Argentina, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at +60.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 83% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+25.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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