Pakistan: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani lentil market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Lentil Production in Pakistan

In value terms, lentil production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lentils in Pakistan reduced to X kg per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -8% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha, and then declined in the following year. 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 Pakistan soared to X ha, growing by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lentil production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of lentils were exported from Pakistan; increasing by 55% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 397% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 316%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Pakistan, together comprising 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +360.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from Pakistan were Canada ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +267.0%, 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, surging by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Afghanistan (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of lentils decreased by -12.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Myanmar (X tons) was the main lentil supplier to Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Myanmar stood at +5,283.5%.

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar totaled +7,982.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, lentil import price increased by +102.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Myanmar amounted to +50.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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