Northern America: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American lentil market increased by 76% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded notable growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Northern America

In value terms, lentil production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of lentil production was Canada (X tons), comprising approx. 91% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), tenfold.

In Canada, lentil production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in Northern America expanded rapidly to X tons per ha, growing by 9.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the lentil yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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 total area harvested in terms of lentils production in Northern America reduced modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil harvested area increased by +15.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 42%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lentil harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of lentils decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -40.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 78%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), creating an 8.2% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lentils exports, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Canada (+5.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier in Northern America, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports.

In Canada, lentil exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil export price increased by +100.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada 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 (+3.6%).

Lentil Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lentils decreased by -4.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) was the key importer of lentils in Northern America, committing 99.9% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +18.2%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

In terms of the main importing countries, Canada, with a CAGR of +18.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 37% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 +90.3% against 2019 indices. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada 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 (+1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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