How much lentils do India produce and export?
India is the 2nd largest producer of lentils: 1.8 million tonnes in 2024, 23% of the world's 7.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $182.8 million in 2024, 4.4% of world exports of lentils (HS 071340) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Bangladesh, which takes 50% of its lentils exports by value.
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India's lentils production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.8 million tonnes | 23% | +5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28% | 32% | 21% | 16% | 23% |
India's lentils exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $182.8 million | 4.4% | 188,851 t | $968 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 071340 (Lentils, dried and shelled).
Where India's lentils goes
| Destination | Value | Share of India's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $92M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $24M | 13% |
| Iraq | $16M | 8.8% |
| Djibouti | $6M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6M | 3% |
India as a buyer of lentils
India imported $844.5 million of lentils (HS 071340) in 2024, 20% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $844.5 million of lentils imports in 2024, 47% came from Canada and 42% from Australia, among 15 suppliers. Largest sources: Canada (47%), Australia (42%), United States (8.1%), Russia (2.2%), Turkey (Türkiye) (0.5%).
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