Greece: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Greece

The Greek lentil market reached $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Greece

In value terms, lentil production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45%. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lentils in Greece amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average lentil yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of lentils in Greece expanded slightly to X ha, surging by 3.7% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lentil production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, exports of lentils from Greece totaled X tons, surging by 10% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 211% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 144%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Greece, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Albania ($X) constituted the largest markets for lentil exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising 76% of total exports.

Albania, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded 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, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, the amount of lentils imported into Greece declined modestly to X tons, waning by -1.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of lentil imports to Greece.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +7.7%).

In value terms, Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest lentil suppliers to Greece.

The United States, with a CAGR of +7.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by +78.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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