Lentil Production in Canada Rise to Near 3 Million Tons

27-Nov-2025 08:46 PM

Saskatoon. The Canadian Ministry of Agriculture's new monthly report projects domestic lentil production to reach nearly 3 million tons during the 2025-26 season, an increase of 0.5 million tons, or 22 percent, from production in the 2024-25 season.

While red lentil production declined to 1.6 million tons during the reporting season, the production of large green lentils doubled to 0.9 million tons. Lentil production of other varieties and grades is also projected to improve to 0.56 million tons.

With the addition of backlogs and potential imports, total lentil availability in Canada is expected to reach 3.6 million tons during the current 2025-26 marketing season, where lentils are often imported from the United States.

Due to improved availability and competitive prices, Canada's gross lentil exports are projected to increase to 2.1 million tons during the current marketing season.

Currently, its top three buyers include India, the European Union, and the United States. Due to lower domestic consumption and higher availability, Canada's gross outstanding surplus lentil stocks are expected to rise sharply to a new record high of 1.15 million tons by the end of the 2025-26 season, which could exert significant pressure on prices.

The Ministry of Agriculture has estimated the average market price of lentils during the current marketing season to fall by 33 percent compared to the 2024-25 season, to $530 per ton. However, the price differential between red lentils and large and small green lentils will persist.

Meanwhile, lentil production in the United States increased by 23 percent to 500,000 tons. Acreage under cultivation increased by 15 percent, and the average yield of the crop also improved.