Dried lentils trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dried lentils was worth $4.16 billion in 2024, about 5.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and down 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.16B | 5.02M t |
| 2023 | $4.72B | 5.78M t |
| 2022 | $4.03B | 4.36M t |
| 2021 | $3.03B | 4.02M t |
| 2020 | $2.97B | 5.07M t |
| 2019 | $1.89B | 3.96M t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 3.30M t |
| 2017 | $2.89B | 3.95M t |
Top dried lentils exporting countries
Exports are led by Canada (38%), Australia (22%) and Turkey (14%). 136 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 74%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.59B | 38% |
| Australia | $908.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $599.3M | 14% |
| United States | $332.1M | 8% |
| India | $182.2M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $150.1M | 3.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $134.6M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76.2M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $26.7M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $16.8M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $11.4M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (20%), Bangladesh (10%) and Turkey (10%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $847.5M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $427.3M | 10% |
| Turkey | $413.5M | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $221.1M | 5.3% |
| Iraq | $216.6M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $163.1M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $133.9M | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $122.6M | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $109.1M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $105.9M | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $105.5M | 2.5% |
| Sudan | $88.6M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.08 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.57 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried. HS 0713 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dried lentils?
Canada exported $1.59 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Australia (22%) and Turkey (14%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dried lentils?
India imported $847.5 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (10%) and Turkey (10%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dried lentils?
It was worth $4.16 billion in 2024, about 5.02 million tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.72 billion. 136 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of dried lentils per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.08 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.57 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40, in chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0713 page.
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