New Zealand: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand lentil market increased by 0.8% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Lentil consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Lentil Production in New Zealand

In value terms, lentil production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average lentil yield in New Zealand declined modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 6.1%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 New Zealand declined to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 56% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were exported from New Zealand; jumping by 47% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 338% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from New Zealand, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, French Polynesia (X tons), fourfold. Cook Islands (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia totaled +994.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: French Polynesia (+79.5% per year) and Cook Islands (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lentils exports from New Zealand, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by French Polynesia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Solomon Islands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia stood at +823.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: French Polynesia (+73.3% per year) and Solomon Islands (+27.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 154%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Solomon Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Solomon Islands (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into New Zealand

Lentil imports into New Zealand dropped to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -12.1% against 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+405.6% per year) and Canada (+6.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest lentil suppliers to New Zealand were Australia ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +630.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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