How much lentils do Canada produce and export?
Canada is the largest producer of lentils: 2.4 million tonnes in 2024, 31% of the world's 7.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $1.6 billion in 2024, 38% of world exports of lentils (HS 071340) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 25% of its lentils exports by value.
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Canada's lentils production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.4 million tonnes | 31% | +2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4% | 27% | 40% | 43% | 31% |
Canada's lentils exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.6 billion | 38% | 1.9 million t | $846 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 071340 (Lentils, dried and shelled).
Where Canada's lentils goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Canada's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $396M | 25% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $236M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $171M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $76M | 4.7% |
| Colombia | $72M | 4.5% |
Canada as a buyer of lentils
Canada imported $105.9 million of lentils (HS 071340) in 2024, 2.5% of world imports, ranked #10.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Canada lentils: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/CAN/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.