Sub Product
Derived Products
Raw Materials
HS Code
071340
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Dried Lentil market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 342 export partner companies and 737 import partner companies are mapped for Dried Lentil in India.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Dried Lentil Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
342 export partner companies are tracked for Dried Lentil in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Dried Lentil export intelligence in India, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 071340.
Scatter points are sampled from 1.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Dried Lentil in India
5 sampled Dried Lentil transactions in India include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Dried Lentil sampled transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-24: 2.02 USD / kg, 2026-02-20: 0.81 USD / kg, 2026-02-19: 2.29 USD / kg, 2026-02-05: 1.05 USD / kg, 2026-02-03: 0.95 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | DAL ***** ********* *********** ****** ****** ** *** ******** | 2.02 USD / kg | (India) | (Australia) | |
| 2026-02-20 | MAS** *** | 0.81 USD / kg | (India) | (Nepal) | |
| 2026-02-19 | ORG**** ****** ***** ********* * ** ****** *** * **** | 2.29 USD / kg | (India) | (United States) | |
| 2026-02-05 | LEN*** ******************* | 1.05 USD / kg | (India) | (Philippines) | |
| 2026-02-03 | RED ***** ******* | 0.95 USD / kg | (India) | (Bangladesh) |
Top Dried Lentil Export Suppliers and Companies in India
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 342 total export partner companies tracked for Dried Lentil in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood PackagingOthersBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTradeFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-04-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetailFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
India Export Partner Coverage
342 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of India export network depth for Dried Lentil.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Dried Lentil partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in India.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Dried Lentil in India (HS Code 071340)
Analyze 3 years of Dried Lentil export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 168,505,325 | 148,657,139 USD |
| 2023 | 155,090,762 | 137,621,009 USD |
| 2022 | 64,891,491 | 68,845,188 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Dried Lentil Exports from India (HS Code 071340) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Dried Lentil exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 104,551,700 | 91,531,210.753 USD |
| 2 | Iraq | 18,464,160 | 16,129,041.792 USD |
| 3 | Djibouti | 7,220,160 | 5,769,627.416 USD |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 5,852,459 | 5,516,155.798 USD |
| 5 | Malaysia | 6,242,970 | 5,232,358.732 USD |
Dried Lentil Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
737 import partner companies are tracked for Dried Lentil in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 6.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Dried Lentil in India
5 sampled Dried Lentil import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Dried Lentil sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-02-28: 0.95 USD / kg, 2026-02-27: 1.05 USD / kg, 2026-02-26: 1.26 USD / kg, 2026-02-25: 0.97 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 0.70 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | LAI** ******* ***** ******* | 0.95 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-27 | LEN**** ******** ******* **** ******* ******* ******** ******* **** ****** | 1.05 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-26 | RED ***** ******* ******* ****** **** *** *** ** *** ***** ******* ******* ****** **** *** ** *** | 1.26 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-25 | RED ***** ******* ******* ****** **** *** ***** ******* ******* ****** **** | 0.97 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-02 | LEN**** ******** ******* **** ******* ******* ******** ******* **** ****** | 0.70 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Dried Lentil Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 737 total import partner companies tracked for Dried Lentil in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
India Import Partner Coverage
737 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Dried Lentil in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dried Lentil importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Dried Lentil in India (HS Code 071340)
Track 3 years of Dried Lentil import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,060,260,182 | 811,004,406 USD |
| 2023 | 1,681,197,355 | 1,253,096,350 USD |
| 2022 | 656,755,930 | 543,420,603 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Dried Lentil to India (HS Code 071340) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Dried Lentil to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 517,810,090 | 361,242,427.426 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 462,141,050 | 359,707,465.715 USD |
| 3 | United States | 59,778,670 | 69,642,381.301 USD |
| 4 | Russia | 18,342,800 | 18,458,330.786 USD |
| 5 | Turkiye | 1,774,560 | 1,635,689.599 USD |
Dried Lentil Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in India
Track Dried Lentil wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in India.
Historical Dried Lentil Wholesale Supplier Prices in India (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Dried Lentil wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in India.
Dried Lentil yearly average wholesale prices in India: 2024: 0.77 USD / kg, 2025: 0.77 USD / kg, 2026: 0.71 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 1.19 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.77 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 1.13 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.71 USD / kg | 0.53 USD / kg | 1.08 USD / kg | - |
Latest Dried Lentil Wholesale Export Price Updates in India
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Dried Lentil wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in India.
Dried Lentil latest wholesale updates by date in India: 2026-04-01: 0.68 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.60 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.61 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 1.13 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 0.66 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Len*********************** *** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ********** **** | 0.68 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Len*********************** *** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ******* **** | 0.60 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Mas** ********* *** * * ************ ***** ******* ****** **** | 0.61 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Mas** ********* *** *** * * ************ ******* ********* **** | 1.13 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Len*********************** *** *** * * ************ ****** ******* ********** **** | 0.66 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
In India, dried lentils (commonly traded as masoor) are a staple pulse consumed mainly as dal. Domestic rabi-season production is significant but can vary with weather and acreage, so India periodically imports lentils to supplement supply. Market access and landed pricing are highly sensitive to government pulse trade policy and to port-of-entry compliance with plant quarantine and food import clearance.
Market RoleMajor producer and consumer; periodic net importer
Domestic RoleStaple pulse for household diets (dal) and foodservice; price-sensitive essential food item
SeasonalityPrimarily a rabi (winter) crop cycle with planting in Oct–Nov and harvest peaking in Mar–Apr; market availability is year-round via storage and imports.
Specification
Primary VarietyMasoor (lentil; commonly traded as red/brown market types)
Physical Attributes
- Uniform kernel size and color; low damaged/shriveled seeds
- Low foreign matter (stones, dust) and free from live insects
- Cleaned product preferred for milling efficiency and retail acceptance
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture control is critical to reduce mold risk and storage losses; contract limits vary by buyer and season
- Defect and foreign-matter tolerances are typically defined in purchase specs for bulk lots
Grades
- Contract grades commonly specify cleaning level (e.g., machine-cleaned/sortexed) and tolerance thresholds for defects
- Government grading references may exist under AGMARK for pulses; confirm lentil-specific applicability for the intended channel
Packaging
- Bulk: PP/jute bags (commonly 25–50 kg) for wholesale and milling
- Retail: consumer packs (often 500 g–1 kg) for modern trade and e-commerce
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm production → aggregation at local markets/mandis → cleaning/grading → dal milling (splitting/dehusking) or whole-lentil trade → wholesale distribution → retail/foodservice
- Imports (when used) → port arrival → customs filing → plant quarantine and (where applicable) FSSAI clearance → warehousing → distribution to millers/wholesalers
Temperature
- Ambient storage is typical; keep lots dry and avoid condensation during monsoon logistics
- Pest management and moisture protection are primary quality levers for stored pulses
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life under dry storage, but material losses can occur from insect infestation and moisture uptake
- Quality degradation risk increases with extended storage in humid conditions without adequate controls
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Trade Policy Volatility HighIndia’s pulse import conditions (DGFT policy settings and customs duty/tax treatment) can change with limited lead time in response to domestic supply and inflation, potentially making contracted imports uneconomic or delaying/blocking market entry.Track DGFT policy notifications and CBIC customs notifications throughout contracting/shipping; use contract clauses for duty/policy change, diversify shipment timing and origins, and maintain contingency sales channels.
Logistics MediumFreight-rate and port-congestion volatility can raise landed cost and extend transit/clearance time for bulk pulses, increasing demurrage risk and cash-cycle pressure.Build schedule buffers, pre-book inland logistics/warehousing, and align incoterms and demurrage allocation with the importer’s clearance capability.
Sps Phytosanitary MediumPort-of-entry holds can occur if plant quarantine documentation is incomplete or if pests/contamination are detected, potentially triggering mandatory treatment, rejection, or re-export.Run pre-shipment documentation checks against Indian plant quarantine requirements for the origin; implement pre-loading inspection/cleaning and ensure treatment certificates match lot identifiers.
Quality Storage Loss MediumMoisture uptake and insect infestation during storage and domestic distribution can degrade quality and cause claim disputes, especially during humid months.Use moisture-barrier liners where needed, monitor moisture and insect activity in storage, and rotate inventory with defined maximum storage durations.
Sustainability
- Monsoon variability and heat stress can shift domestic pulse output and amplify price volatility, influencing government market intervention
- Storage losses (insects/moisture) are a material waste and quality risk in pulse value chains
Labor & Social
- No widely documented lentil-specific labor controversy is uniquely associated with India; general agricultural labor risks include informal employment and variable worker protections, requiring supplier due diligence for large-scale procurement.
Standards
- HACCP-based food safety systems and GFSI-recognized certifications (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRCGS) may be requested by organized retail and branded packers for dal milling and packing operations
FAQ
Is India mainly a producer or an importer of dried lentils?India is a major producer and a major consumer of lentils, but it can still be a periodic net importer when domestic availability is tight or when policy aims to manage food inflation.
Which authorities are most relevant for clearing imported dried lentils into India?Importers typically deal with Indian Customs for entry filing and duties, plant quarantine authorities for phytosanitary inspection and any required treatments, and FSSAI for food import clearance and retail compliance where applicable.
What is the biggest trade risk for exporters selling dried lentils into India?The biggest risk is policy volatility: import conditions and duty treatment for pulses can change quickly, which can affect whether a shipment remains commercially viable and how smoothly it clears.
Sources
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India — Foreign Trade Policy and import policy notifications (including pulses)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Government of India — Indian Customs Tariff and customs duty/notification references
Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India — Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order and import inspection guidance
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) — Food import clearance and food standards/labeling compliance references
Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India — Agricultural statistics for pulses (area/production/yield) including lentil where reported
International Trade Centre (ITC) — Trade Map / UN Comtrade — Trade statistics for lentils and pulses (imports/exports by partner and year)
Other Dried Lentil Country Markets for Supplier, Export, and Price Comparison from India
Compare Dried Lentil supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks across countries related to India.
Canada
Australia
Turkiye
United Arab Emirates
Syria
Djibouti
United States
Ethiopia
Kazakhstan
Sri Lanka
Netherlands
Pakistan
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