Dried lentils imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $58.6 million of dried lentils in 2024 (42.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.6M | 42.2K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 39.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 27.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 29.1K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 29.1K t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 26.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dried lentils from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), Canada (26%), Turkey (23%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $23.7M | 41% |
| Canada | $15.3M | 26% |
| Turkey | $13.2M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $950K | 1.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $664K | 1.1% |
| United States | $633K | 1.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $609K | 1% |
| France | $566K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $368K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $347K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 67% above the world average of $0.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried lentils exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of dried lentils by the United Kingdom reached $5.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (33%), Ireland (28%), United States (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+905% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 33% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 28% |
| United States | $1.1M | 19% |
| Portugal | $346K | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $254K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $110K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $88K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $72K | 1.2% |
| France | $50K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dried lentils worth $58.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by Canada (26%) and Turkey (23%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried lentils to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $58.6 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dried lentils?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $52.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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