In 2023, Canada led global lentil production, accounting for 2.3914 million metric tons, followed by India with 1.4271 million metric tons. While Canada's production increased by 2.71%, India saw a decline of 2.53%. Australia experienced the highest growth at 10.66%, whereas Kazakhstan and Egypt faced significant declines of 8.77% and 11.65%, respectively. Other notable changes include Syria's growth of 4.7% and Iran’s slight drop of 0.69%. The global trend over the last two years indicates mixed results with some regions seeing growth and others declining.
Future trends to watch for include:
- A potential increase in Australia's production driven by innovative farming practices.
- India's production might fluctuate due to climatic variables and policy changes.
- Potential stabilization or growth in Canada and Bangladesh, driven by technology and improved yield practices.
- The impact of political and economic constraints on regions like Ukraine and Ethiopia.
Top countries in Lentils Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 2,391,400 | 2023 | +1.66% | +2.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 1,427,100 | 2023 | +1.83% | -2.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 596,200 | 2023 | +3.77% | +10.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 301,940 | 2023 | +0.81% | -4.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Nepal | 274,220 | 2023 | +1.86% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bangladesh | 195,320 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 China | 178,460 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 177,770 | 2023 | +5.05% | -1.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kazakhstan | 160,210 | 2023 | +3.57% | -8.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ethiopia | 133,850 | 2023 | +0.63% | -1.01% | View data |
