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United Arab Emirates: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the lentil market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -14.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, lentil exports from the United Arab Emirates rose significantly to X tons, increasing by 5.7% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 172%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 59% of total exports. South Africa, Singapore, Mauritius and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +188.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports. South Africa, Mauritius, Jordan and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Mauritius, with a CAGR of +167.7%, 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

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Jordan ($X per ton) and Mauritius ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lentils decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 98%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, lentil imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 112%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to +21.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+4.0% per year) and India (+123.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+5.0% per year) and India (+111.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lentils in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lentil consumption in 2021 were India, Canada and Bangladesh, with a combined 48% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, Nepal, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, China, Pakistan, the United States, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Syrian Arab Republic, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of lentils in the world?

Canada remains the largest lentil producing country worldwide, accounting for 43% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Australia, with a 9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lentils to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of lentil to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia, with a 15% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lentils from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, India remains the key foreign market for lentil exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 9.1% share.

What is the average export price for lentils in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average lentil export price amounted to $667 per ton, falling by -3.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lentils in the United Arab Emirates?

The average lentil import price stood at $489 per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lentil market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 201 - Lentils, dry

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024