Key Market Indicators
Cypriot lentil production is projected to reach 8.2 million metric tons by 2026. This is a decrease of 1.3% from the 9 million metric tons seen in 2021. Since 1966, there has been no change in production. In 2021, Iraq was the leading producer of lentils with 9 million metric tons. India, Australia and the United States followed, producing 2, 3 and 4 million metric tons, respectively.