Estonia: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Estonia

In 2022, the Estonian lentil market increased by 8.7% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw significant growth. Lentil consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Lentil Production in Estonia

In value terms, lentil production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lentils in Estonia amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Estonia stood at less than X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Estonia

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were exported from Estonia; waning by -23.5% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 17,131%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 6,957% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Estonia, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +30.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lentils exports from Estonia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +30.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were imported into Estonia; dropping by -24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 491%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 378%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Estonia, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), eightfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +71.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+82.2% per year) and Turkey (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Estonia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +58.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+80.4% per year) and Turkey (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 68%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform