Key Market Indicators
Lentil production in Ethiopia is set to grow modestly in the coming years. It is anticipated to reach 134,280 metric tons in 2026, increasing 0.4% year on year. This is in stark contrast to the 4.5% year on year decline since 1998. In 2021, Ethiopia was the tenth largest producer of lentils, with 132,150 metric tons. Kazakhstan overtook Ethiopia in the ranking, with India, Australia and the United States coming in at second, third, and fourth places respectively.
