Sub Product
Dried Split Red Lentils, Dried Split Yellow Lentils, Dried Whole Green Lentils, Dried Whole Red Lentils
Derived Products
Lentil Flour, Lentil Protein
Raw Materials
Fresh Lentil
HS Code
071340
Last Updated
2026-05-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Dried Lentil market coverage spans 164 countries.
- 3,212 exporter companies and 5,191 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 13,440 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 8 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 2.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-26.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Lentil
Analyze 13,440 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Lentil.
Dried Lentil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Dried Lentil: Netherlands (+71.1%), Chile (-46.4%), Russia (-38.3%).
Dried Lentil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Dried Lentil country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Dried Lentil transaction unit prices: South Africa (2.69 USD / kg), Mexico (2.44 USD / kg), Chile (2.29 USD / kg), Egypt (2.02 USD / kg), Italy (1.71 USD / kg), 15 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +2.0% | 5,567 | 0.93 USD / kg (11,805,106.863 kg) | 0.97 USD / kg (23,272,295.069 kg) | 0.93 USD / kg (20,838,784.55 kg) | 0.94 USD / kg (12,912,238.691 kg) | 0.98 USD / kg (6,133,322.021 kg) | 0.87 USD / kg (6,569,326.369 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +5.9% | 85 | 1.03 USD / kg (29,335 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (588,429 kg) | 1.04 USD / kg (125,078 kg) | 1.16 USD / kg (91,998 kg) | 0.74 USD / kg (1,921,022 kg) | 0.53 USD / kg (60,710 kg) | ||||||
| Italy | -18.3% | 60 | 1.40 USD / kg (10,149.4 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (28,259 kg) | 1.30 USD / kg (38,636.66 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (89,651.84 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (5,904 kg) | 1.71 USD / kg (59,911 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | -11.5% | 3,083 | 0.94 USD / kg (25,491,467.189 kg) | 0.84 USD / kg (38,523,554.796 kg) | 0.83 USD / kg (26,854,290.655 kg) | 0.79 USD / kg (82,177,899.001 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (42,892,145.57 kg) | 0.77 USD / kg (37,642,842.996 kg) | ||||||
| Australia | -11.4% | 617 | 0.66 USD / kg (28,967,460.012 kg) | 0.67 USD / kg (8,315,410.004 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (61,694,991.189 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (49,782,863.709 kg) | 0.64 USD / kg (13,755,775.079 kg) | 0.63 USD / kg (6,622,659.998 kg) | ||||||
| Russia | -38.3% | 61 | - (-) | 0.68 USD / kg (4,578,004.493 kg) | 0.65 USD / kg (2,621,190.018 kg) | 0.67 USD / kg (2,079,994.525 kg) | 0.65 USD / kg (639,685.655 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (458,094.819 kg) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | -16.4% | 1,817 | 0.55 USD / kg (8,036,230 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (4,543,285 kg) | 0.43 USD / kg (36,740,528.8 kg) | 0.39 USD / kg (80,404,224 kg) | 0.37 USD / kg (54,594,729 kg) | 0.35 USD / kg (37,685,466 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +2.9% | 841 | 2.62 USD / kg (1,587.48 kg) | 2.75 USD / kg (691.96 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (1,194.64 kg) | 2.61 USD / kg (2,669 kg) | 2.67 USD / kg (2,662.82 kg) | 2.69 USD / kg (1,184.68 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -18.4% | 515 | 1.04 USD / kg (4,624,967.12 kg) | 1.04 USD / kg (3,309,444.45 kg) | 0.91 USD / kg (2,002,471.341 kg) | 0.92 USD / kg (8,685,856.994 kg) | 0.81 USD / kg (5,427,229.848 kg) | 0.76 USD / kg (5,849,557.253 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +11.0% | 127 | 1.12 USD / kg (708,832.64 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (249,661.04 kg) | 1.29 USD / kg (283,000 kg) | 1.37 USD / kg (28,500 kg) | 1.44 USD / kg (22,487.32 kg) | 0.79 USD / kg (9,163.28 kg) |
Dried Lentil Global Supply Chain Coverage
8,403 companies
3,212 exporters and 5,191 importers are mapped for Dried Lentil.
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Dried Lentil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
3,212 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Lentil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Lentil Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
8 premium Dried Lentil suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Chirps International
India
Contact
Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood WholesalersGrocery Stores
Sial Medikal Turizm Gida Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
Turkiye
Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Packaging
FK EPICURE FOODS LLP
India
Food Manufacturing
Yirsa Farms
United States
ContactCatalog
Crop Production
Thani Thai Co.,Ltd
Thailand
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Taslar Trading Corp.
Canada
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
National Cooperative Exports Limited
India
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Akash Enterprises
India
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
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Dried Lentil Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Dried Lentil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingLogistics
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Dried Lentil Global Exporter Coverage
3,212 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Dried Lentil supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Lentil (HS Code 071340) in 2024
For Dried Lentil in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 1,915,910,884 kg | 1,622,109,634.733 USD |
| 2 | Australia | 1,342,428,391.88 kg | 831,120,760.035 USD |
| 3 | Turkiye | 648,434,289 kg | 626,755,800 USD |
| 4 | United States | 296,543,675 kg | 307,351,167 USD |
| 5 | India | 168,505,325 kg | 148,657,139.041 USD |
| 6 | Egypt | 23,431,224.736 kg | 27,475,958.968 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 12,064,697 kg | 22,643,237.949 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 6,692,212 kg | 12,336,262.582 USD |
| 9 | Ukraine | 16,235,757.06 kg | 9,531,871.39 USD |
| 10 | Czechia | 4,205,637 kg | 7,251,014 USD |
Dried Lentil Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Lentil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
5,191 importer companies are mapped for Dried Lentil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Lentil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Algeria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
5,191 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Lentil.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Lentil (HS Code 071340) in 2024
For Dried Lentil in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,060,260,182 kg | 811,004,406.398 USD |
| 2 | Turkiye | 646,548,539 kg | 459,818,126 USD |
| 3 | Egypt | 126,937,060.614 kg | 165,770,960.807 USD |
| 4 | Pakistan | 180,958,342 kg | 129,885,594.956 USD |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 164,885,489.075 kg | 122,769,834.817 USD |
| 6 | Canada | 119,437,655.317 kg | 108,479,754.412 USD |
| 7 | United States | 87,653,829 kg | 85,628,818 USD |
| 8 | Mexico | 60,596,269 kg | 64,963,915 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 48,652,141.296 kg | 57,368,826.342 USD |
| 10 | Germany | 23,203,245.116 kg | 34,039,927.043 USD |
Dried Lentil Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Lentil
Dried Lentil Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Lentil wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Dried Lentil wholesale unit prices: Russia (1.37 USD / kg), India (0.77 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0.75 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | 0.81 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.80 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | ||||||
| Syria | 22.53 USD / kg | - | - | 24.31 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| Pakistan | 0.85 USD / kg | 0.78 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Iran | 52.63 USD / kg | - | - | 58.03 USD / kg | 58.03 USD / kg | - | ||||||
| Russia | 1.39 USD / kg | 1.39 USD / kg | 1.37 USD / kg | 1.33 USD / kg | 1.36 USD / kg | 1.37 USD / kg |
Dried Lentil Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Dried Lentil Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Mas** ********* *** * * ************ ***** ******* ****** **** | 0.98 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | Mas** ********** **** ******* * * ************ *********** *********** **** | 0.59 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | Len*********************** *** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ****** **** | 0.65 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | মসু* *** ********** * ****** ***** | 124.31 USD / kg | |
| 2026-05-01 | Len*********************** *** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ********* **** | 0.79 USD / kg |
Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Dried Lentil
Dried Lentil Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Dried Lentil farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-06, countries with visible Dried Lentil farmgate unit prices: Australia (0.67 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 0.67 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - |
Dried Lentil Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
Compare Dried Lentil farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.66 USD / kg | 0.85 USD / kg | -8.9% |
Latest Dried Lentil Farmgate Export Cost Updates
Review the latest 2 Dried Lentil farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-01 | Dri** ****** * * *** ***** ** | 650.00 USD / kg | |
| 2025-05-01 | Dri** ****** * * *** ***** ** | 950.00 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPulses (grain legumes)
Scientific NameLens culinaris
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season crop adapted to semi-arid to temperate conditions
- Well-drained soils; waterlogging increases disease and quality risks
- Yield and seed quality are sensitive to terminal heat and drought during flowering and pod fill
Main VarietiesRed lentils (masoor-type market class; often traded split), Green lentils, Brown lentils, Black lentils (beluga-type)
Consumption Forms
- Whole dried lentils for cooking
- Split lentils for dal-style preparations
- Milled lentil flour for food applications
- Canned/cooked lentil products (downstream processed form)
Grading Factors
- Moisture content
- Foreign matter (especially stones)
- Splits/brokens
- Damaged seeds (insect, heat, mold)
- Color and uniformity by market class
- Odor and evidence of infestation
Planting to HarvestTypically around 3 to 4 months from planting to harvest, varying by variety and agro-climatic zone.
Market
Dried lentils are a globally traded pulse commodity valued for shelf stability, affordability, and use in staple diets and plant-based protein products. Export supply is concentrated in a small set of large-origin producers—especially Canada and Australia—alongside regional suppliers such as Turkey and the Black Sea/Central Asia. Import demand is strongly influenced by food-security needs and policy-driven buying in large pulse-consuming markets, with trade flows shifting quickly in response to tariffs, quotas, and tender activity. Because lentils are stored and shipped as a low-moisture commodity, quality management (cleanliness, moisture, insect control, and uniformity) is central to commercial performance, while climate variability in major exporting regions is a key driver of price volatility.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLarge producer and consumer; domestic balance and import policy materially influence global trade flows.
- CanadaMajor producer in the Prairie provinces and a core origin for export-grade lentils.
- AustraliaMajor producer and exporter supplying South Asia and the Middle East/North Africa depending on season and freight economics.
- TurkiyeProducer and regional trading hub for pulses, with both domestic use and re-export roles.
- RussiaSignificant producer/exporter in some years; Black Sea logistics and sanctions-related frictions can affect availability.
- United StatesProducer and exporter (notably in the Northern Plains/PNW), with quality specifications often aligned to contract markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- CanadaCore global export origin with large-scale cleaning, grading, and containerized shipment capability.
- AustraliaMajor export origin; counter-seasonal to Northern Hemisphere harvest windows.
- TurkiyeExports regionally and participates as a trade/transit and processing hub for pulses.
- RussiaExports can be material depending on harvest and trade conditions; logistics and financing constraints may add friction.
- United StatesExports to a range of destinations; contract specifications often emphasize cleanliness and damage tolerances.
Major Importing Countries
- IndiaMajor import market in deficit years; policy changes can quickly expand or suppress imports.
- BangladeshLarge pulse-consuming market reliant on imports for staple consumption.
- EgyptImport-dependent pulse market, with demand sensitive to prices and food-security considerations.
- TurkiyeImports for domestic use and for processing/re-export in some channels.
- United Arab EmiratesRegional distribution hub with re-export activity to neighboring markets.
Supply Calendar
- Canada (Prairies):Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest and initial export shipping window; quality and moisture outcomes depend on late-season weather.
- United States (Northern Plains/PNW):Aug, Sep, OctHarvest broadly aligns with Canada; contract markets may draw from both origins.
- Australia (southern grain belt):Nov, Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere harvest provides counter-seasonal availability to Northern Hemisphere origins.
- Turkey:Jun, JulRegional Northern Hemisphere harvest window; trade role can include both domestic supply and hub activity.
- India:Mar, AprRabi harvest timing; domestic outcomes influence subsequent import needs and global price signals.
Specification
Major VarietiesRed lentils (whole and split), Green lentils, Brown lentils, Black lentils (beluga-type), French green (Puy-type market class)
Physical Attributes
- Seed coat color and uniformity are key buyer-visible quality cues (e.g., red vs green market classes).
- Split vs whole presentation materially changes end-use suitability (e.g., dal-style cooking vs salads/whole-grain applications).
- Low levels of stones/foreign matter are critical for consumer safety perception and downstream processing efficiency.
Compositional Metrics
- Commercial contracts commonly specify maximum moisture and foreign matter to support safe storage and reduce spoilage/insect risk.
- Protein content is nutritionally important and may be specified for some milling or ingredient applications, but varies by origin and season.
Grades
- International trade commonly relies on contract specifications and/or national grading references, with tolerances focused on foreign matter, damaged seeds, splits/brokens, and color uniformity.
Packaging
- Bulk export commonly uses woven polypropylene bags (multi-kg), large bulk bags, or containerized bulk systems depending on buyer handling capability.
- Retail-ready packs are typically smaller consumer units for modern retail and e-commerce channels.
ProcessingPrimary post-harvest steps typically include drying to stable moisture, cleaning/de-stoning, sizing, and color/defect removal (including optical sorting).Splitting (especially for red lentils) and polishing may be performed in origin or in trading/processing hubs depending on destination market preferences.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest -> drying/aeration as needed -> cleaning & de-stoning -> sizing/grading -> optional optical sorting -> bagging or bulk loading -> storage -> container or bulk shipping -> destination re-cleaning/packing -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Staple-food consumption in South Asia and the Middle East/North Africa, including price-sensitive household demand.
- Shelf-stable plant-protein demand in developed markets (home cooking, ready meals, and ingredient use).
- Institutional and humanitarian procurement that prioritizes shelf life, nutrition density, and ease of preparation.
Temperature
- Managed as a low-moisture commodity: preventing moisture uptake and condensation is more critical than refrigeration for quality preservation.
- Warm storage conditions increase insect pressure and quality degradation risk, increasing the need for aeration and pest-management controls.
Atmosphere Control
- Insect management may include fumigation or controlled-atmosphere/airtight storage, subject to destination-country pesticide and residue regulations.
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life when kept dry, clean, and protected from insects; elevated moisture or poor hygiene can lead to mold, odor, and downgrade/rejection risk.
Risks
Climate HighDrought and heat stress in major export-oriented origins (notably the Canadian Prairies and Australia’s grain belt) can materially reduce exportable supply and drive global price volatility within a single marketing year.Diversify origin exposure across hemispheres, build procurement flexibility across lentil market classes, and use pre-season weather and crop-condition monitoring to adjust contracting and inventory plans.
Trade Policy MediumImport tariffs, quotas, and licensing changes—especially in large pulse-consuming markets—can abruptly redirect trade flows and shift price relationships between origins.Track policy updates in key importing countries, avoid single-market dependence, and maintain optionality in destinations and product specifications.
Food Safety MediumResidues from storage pest-control treatments and contamination risks (e.g., foreign matter, rodents, or pathogens in low-moisture foods) can trigger rejections and reputational damage.Implement HACCP-based controls, verify treatment compliance against destination rules, and use routine testing/inspection for residues, foreign matter, and microbiological risk as required by buyers.
Quality Degradation MediumMoisture ingress, insect infestation, or inadequate cleaning can cause downgrades (splits, damage, discoloration) and increase claims or refusal at destination.Use robust cleaning and de-stoning, specify moisture/defect tolerances contractually, maintain dry storage and container-loading practices that minimize condensation, and apply documented pest-management programs.
Logistics LowContainer availability, freight rates, and port disruptions can affect delivered cost and timing for a price-sensitive staple commodity, influencing destination substitution.Pre-book freight in peak seasons, qualify alternative routes/ports, and maintain buffer inventory for critical customer programs.
Sustainability
- Climate variability (drought/heat) in key export origins can sharply reduce yields and tighten global availability.
- Pesticide stewardship and residue compliance are material for market access, especially where insect-control treatments are used in storage.
- Pulses are commonly promoted for crop-rotation and soil-health benefits (nitrogen fixation), but realized outcomes depend on local agronomy and water availability.
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor availability and worker safety in handling, storage, and pest-control operations (including fumigation) can affect throughput and compliance.
- Smallholder income volatility in major consumption/production regions can influence planting decisions and market participation.
FAQ
Which countries are the main global exporters of dried lentils?Canada and Australia are widely referenced as core export origins, with additional material export roles from Turkey, the United States, and (depending on conditions) Russia. This concentration means weather and logistics in a few origins can influence global availability and prices.
What quality factors most often drive acceptance or rejection in lentil trade?Buyer specifications typically emphasize low moisture, low foreign matter (especially stones), limited damaged seeds and splits/brokens, and good color uniformity for the intended market class (e.g., red split vs whole green). Because lentils are stored and shipped as a low-moisture commodity, storage hygiene and insect control also strongly affect final quality.
Why is climate risk treated as the top global risk for dried lentils?A large share of exportable supply comes from regions that can experience significant year-to-year drought and heat variability. When major exporting regions have poor crop conditions, global buyers often face tighter supply, faster price moves, and a need to switch origins or product specifications.
Sources
Dried Lentil Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Canada
India
Australia
Turkiye
United Arab Emirates
Syria
Djibouti
United States
Ethiopia
Kazakhstan
Sri Lanka
Netherlands
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