Fresh Lentil Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Dried Lentil
Last Updated
2026-09-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Lentil market coverage spans 19 countries.
- 226 exporter companies and 335 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 234 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 6 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-27.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Lentil
Analyze 234 supplier-linked transactions across the top 6 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Lentil.
Fresh Lentil Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Fresh Lentil: India (-68.9%), Canada (-35.1%), Kazakhstan (-23.8%).
Fresh Lentil Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Lentil transaction unit prices: Kazakhstan (0.38 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | -23.8% | 222 | 0.39 USD / kg (25,061,564 kg) | 0.38 USD / kg (14,359,718 kg) | 0.41 USD / kg (3,307,000 kg) | 0.36 USD / kg (649,400 kg) | 0.38 USD / kg (1,569,800 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.69 USD / kg (5,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 4 | 1.00 USD / kg (5 kg) | - (-) | 3.95 USD / kg (35.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | -35.1% | 4 | - (-) | 0.60 USD / kg (7,150,600.098 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | - | 1 | - (-) | 0.61 USD / kg (250,720.001 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -68.9% | 2 | 1.14 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Fresh Lentil Global Supply Chain Coverage
561 companies
226 exporters and 335 importers are mapped for Fresh Lentil.
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Fresh Lentil Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
226 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Lentil. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Fresh Lentil Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Singapore, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nicaragua, South Korea, Bangladesh, Philippines, Ecuador, Mexico, India
Supplying Products: Dried Lentil, Rapeseed, Fresh Lentil +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: United States, Pakistan, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Turkiye, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India
Supplying Products: Dried Black Gram, Dried Lentil, Raw Cashew Nut +5
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Trade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India
Supplying Products: Dried Lentil, Dried Chickpea, Fresh Lentil +5
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Mexico, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Turkiye, Ecuador, United States, Colombia, Pakistan, Philippines, India
Supplying Products: Dried Lentil, Dried Peas, Wheat Grain +5
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Logistics, Retail, Trade
Exporting Countries: Singapore, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mexico, India
Supplying Products: Dried Chickpea, Dried Lentil, Rapeseed +5
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Turkiye, Ecuador, Thailand, United States, Vietnam, Philippines, Pakistan, Colombia, India
Supplying Products: Dried Lentil, Raw Cashew Nut, Dried Soybean +5
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Fresh Lentil Global Exporter Coverage
226 companies
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Fresh Lentil Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
335 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Lentil demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Lentil Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa, Somalia, India, Sri Lanka, Djibouti
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, Ivory Coast, Togo, Guinea, Benin, Vietnam
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Afghanistan, Vietnam, Djibouti, Algeria, Indonesia, China, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Mali, France, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Maldives, Australia
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Packaging, Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Egypt, Ukraine, Lebanon, United Kingdom, India, Switzerland, Italy, Sudan, Algeria, Iraq
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Global Importer Coverage
335 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Lentil.
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Lentil
Fresh Lentil Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Fresh Lentil wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Fresh Lentil wholesale unit prices: Mexico (2.03 USD / kg).
Fresh Lentil Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Fresh Lentil Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Len**** ****** * ******* ******** ******* ** ****** ** ****** | 1.74 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | Len**** ****** * ******* ******** ************ ** ***** | 2.56 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | 扁豆（*** * ***** ****************** *** *** | 0.97 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | Len**** ****** * ******* ******** **** ******* ** ********* ******** *** | 3.49 USD / kg | |
| 2026-09-01 | Len**** ****** * ******* ******* ******* ** ****** ** *** ******* | 1.68 USD / kg |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPulses (grain legumes)
Scientific NameLens culinaris
PerishabilityLow (when traded as dried seed)
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season annual legume typically grown in semi-arid to temperate environments
- Performs best on well-drained soils; waterlogging can increase disease and quality risks
- Often integrated into cereal-based rotations as a pulse crop
Main VarietiesRed lentils, Green lentils, Brown lentils, Black lentils (Beluga-type)
Consumption Forms
- Whole dried lentils for cooking
- Split lentils (commonly red)
- Milled products (lentil flour) for food manufacturing
Grading Factors
- Foreign matter and admixture
- Seed size uniformity (screen size)
- Color uniformity by class
- Damaged, stained, or insect-damaged seeds
- Moisture condition relevant to storage and shipment
Market
Lentils are globally traded dried pulses, with exportable supply concentrated in a small set of origins—especially Canada and Australia—while large population markets drive import demand. India is a major producer and also an important importer when domestic output is insufficient, which can influence global price direction and trade flows. Trade is typically organized around market classes (e.g., red vs. green lentils) and consistent cleaning/grading specifications rather than a single global varietal standard. Year-to-year availability is sensitive to weather in key dryland production regions and to policy shifts in major consuming markets.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Structural demand for pulses is supported by affordability and nutrition positioning, but trade volumes can swing with harvest variability and policy shifts in major markets.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaLarge producer and major consumer; import demand can rise when domestic availability tightens (FAOSTAT context).
- CanadaMajor producer with strong export orientation, particularly from the Prairie provinces (FAOSTAT/ITC context).
- AustraliaMajor dryland pulse producer and exporter, supplying Asian and Middle East markets (FAOSTAT/ITC context).
- TurkiyeProducer and processor/trader in regional supply chains; trade can include processed/re-exported pulses (ITC context).
Major Exporting Countries
- CanadaOne of the leading global exporters of lentils by value/volume in many years (ITC Trade Map context).
- AustraliaKey exporter with counter-seasonal supply to Northern Hemisphere origins (ITC Trade Map context).
- TurkiyeImportant trader/processor in regional and inter-regional pulse flows (ITC Trade Map context).
Major Importing Countries
- IndiaSignificant import market in deficit years; policy and tariff settings can materially shift global flows (ITC context).
- BangladeshLarge pulse-consuming market with regular import demand (ITC context).
- TurkiyeImports can reflect processing needs and trading activity alongside exports (ITC context).
Supply Calendar
- Canada (Prairies):Aug, Sep, OctTypical harvest period for Canadian lentils; actual timing varies by year and location.
- Australia (southern grain belt):Nov, Dec, JanTypical late-spring/summer harvest window in the Southern Hemisphere; timing varies by region and season.
- India (rabi crop regions):Mar, AprCommon harvest window for rabi-season lentils; timing differs by state and seasonal conditions.
- Türkiye:Jun, JulTypical early-summer harvest window in key producing areas; timing varies by region.
Specification
Major VarietiesRed lentils (often traded as whole or split), Green lentils, Brown lentils, Black lentils (Beluga-type), French green (Puy-style market class)
Physical Attributes
- Seed size and uniformity (screen size consistency)
- Color uniformity by market class (e.g., red vs. green)
- Freedom from insect damage, stained/discolored seeds, and foreign matter
- Low levels of broken splits (where whole-lentil specification applies)
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture level as a key storage and shipping specification parameter
- Protein and cooking quality considerations (hydration and texture) may appear in buyer specifications depending on end use
Grades
- Codex Standard for Certain Pulses (includes lentils) is a reference point for quality and safety parameters in international trade
- National grading standards (e.g., Canadian grain grading references) are commonly used in export contracting
Packaging
- Bulk in 20–25 kg bags for wholesale trade
- 1,000 kg (super sack/FIBC) for industrial handling
- Containerized shipments with appropriate moisture protection and pest control measures as required
ProcessingCommon commercial processing includes cleaning, sizing, color sorting, and splitting/polishing depending on market class and buyer requirements
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → drying/conditioning → cleaning and grading → bagging/bulk loading → inland logistics → export (container/bulk) → optional splitting/milling → distribution to retail/foodservice/ingredient users
Demand Drivers
- Household staple demand in South Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa
- Food industry use in soups, ready meals, and pulse-based flours
- Dietary trends supporting pulses as affordable plant protein in multiple markets
Temperature
- Ambient storage is typical; maintaining cool, dry conditions is critical to prevent quality deterioration and insect activity
Atmosphere Control
- Insect control during storage and shipment commonly relies on approved fumigation or controlled-atmosphere practices, subject to importing-country regulations
Shelf Life
- Long shelf life relative to fresh crops when kept dry and protected from insects; quality can degrade with moisture ingress, temperature abuse, or prolonged storage
Risks
Climate HighGlobal export availability is sensitive to weather in a small number of key exporting origins (notably Canada and Australia). Drought and heat can sharply reduce yields and alter quality (size, color, damage), tightening exportable surplus and increasing price volatility.Diversify sourcing across multiple origins and market classes, use forward coverage where appropriate, and monitor seasonal crop conditions in key export regions.
Trade Policy MediumImport policy changes in major consuming markets (e.g., tariffs, quotas, or sanitary requirements) can rapidly redirect trade flows and create short-term price dislocations.Maintain policy monitoring for major importers and diversify end markets and contract structures to reduce exposure to abrupt rule changes.
Food Safety MediumPoor post-harvest drying, storage, or handling can increase the risk of contamination (e.g., pests, foreign matter, or microbiological hazards), leading to rejections and reputational damage.Use validated cleaning/sorting programs, robust traceability, and importer-aligned food safety systems with routine inspection and sampling.
Logistics MediumContainer availability, inland freight disruptions, and port congestion can delay shipments, raising demurrage costs and increasing quality risks when moisture protection is inadequate.Plan shipments with buffer time, use appropriate packaging/liners, and align storage and fumigation protocols to transit conditions.
Sustainability
- Climate and drought exposure in major dryland production regions (yield and quality volatility)
- Storage loss prevention (moisture management and pest control) as a sustainability and food-loss theme
FAQ
Which countries are typically among the leading lentil exporters in global trade?Canada and Australia are commonly cited among the leading global lentil exporters, with Türkiye also playing a significant role in trading and processing flows. This aligns with trade-flow reporting referenced by ITC Trade Map.
What are the main commercial classes of lentils traded internationally?International trade is commonly organized around market classes such as red, green, brown, and black (Beluga-type) lentils, plus premium-style classes like French green (Puy-style). These classes are reflected in how buyers specify color, size, and intended use.
What quality factors most often appear in buyer specifications for lentils?Specifications commonly emphasize cleanliness (low foreign matter), uniform size and color within the market class, freedom from insect damage and stained seeds, and moisture control for safe storage and shipping. These points align with the quality/grade focus described in Codex and national grading references.
Sources
Fresh Lentil Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Canada
India
Australia
Turkiye
United Arab Emirates
United States
Russia
Kazakhstan
Afghanistan
China
Liberia
Azerbaijan
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