Global Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size

The global lentil market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 1.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production

In value terms, lentil production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Canada (X tons), India (X tons) and Australia (X tons), together accounting for 71% of global production. Turkey, Nepal, the United States, Bangladesh, China, Russia and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The global average lentil yield rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 21%. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 worldwide fell to X ha, waning by -5.7% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports

Global lentil exports stood at X tons in 2022, increasing by 11% against 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 -17.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 33%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 46% of total exports. Australia (X tons) took a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (12%). The following exporters - the United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up 11% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +45.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier worldwide, comprising 47% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 21% share of global exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 15% share.

In Canada, lentil exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+13.8% per year) and Turkey (+12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +84.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 28%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lentils decreased by -2.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -22.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of lentils, namely India, Turkey, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than half of total import. Pakistan (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Egypt (X tons), the United States (X tons), Nepal (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lentil importing markets worldwide were India ($X), Turkey ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), together comprising 40% of global imports. The United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, the United States, Sudan, Colombia, Iraq, Algeria and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, Nepal, with a CAGR of +33.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight 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 +65.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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