How much lentils do Australia produce and export?
Australia is the 3rd largest producer of lentils: 1.3 million tonnes in 2024, 16% of the world's 7.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $909 million in 2024, 22% of world exports of lentils (HS 071340) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 39% of its lentils exports by value.
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Australia's lentils production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1.3 million tonnes | 16% | +18% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 13% | 16% |
Australia's lentils exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $909 million | 22% | 1.4 million t | $666 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 071340 (Lentils, dried and shelled).
Where Australia's lentils goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $355M | 39% |
| Bangladesh | $260M | 29% |
| Sri Lanka | $106M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $57M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $49M | 5.4% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Australia lentils: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/AUS/lentils/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.