U.S.: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. lentil market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 732% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Lentil consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in the U.S.

In value terms, lentil production rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 80%. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lentils in the United States soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 67% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The lentil yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lentil harvested area in the United States reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, falling by -3.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 90% against the previous year. The lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils decreased by -15.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure 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. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from the United States, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-2.5% per year) and Mexico (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from the United States, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+11.1% per year) and Spain (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +94.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sudan ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and China ($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 Canada (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, lentil imports into the United States surged to X tons, with an increase of 17% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 50% 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.

In value terms, lentil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of lentil to the United States, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+12.8% per year) and Turkey (-0.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to the United States, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+11.4% per year) and Turkey (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +51.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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