Significant Shift in Lentil Acreage and Stocks in Canada: Rise in Sowing and Storage in 2025 – Statistics Canada
28-Jun-2025 10:16 AM
Significant Shift in Lentil Acreage and Stocks in Canada: Rise in Sowing and Storage in 2025 – Statistics Canada
★ According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, lentil acreage in the country has seen a notable increase in 2025.
Lentil Seeded Area (in lakh acres):
2022: 43.21
2023: 36.68
2024: 42.10
2025: 43.80
★ After a dip in 2023, lentil acreage improved consistently in 2024 and 2025. In 2025, the sown area reached 43.80 lakh acres – the highest in the last three years.
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Lentil Stocks (in lakh tons):
December 2023: 11.50
March 2024: 8.04
July 2024: 1.65
December 2024 (estimated): 14.89
March 2025 (estimated): 10.41
★ Lentil stocks declined sharply to 1.65 lakh tons by July 2024. However, with the arrival of the new season crop, a strong recovery is expected. Stocks are projected to rise to 14.89 lakh tons by December 2024 and 10.41 lakh tons by March 2025.
★ The increased acreage and projected stock recovery indicate a potential improvement in global lentil supply. This could ensure steady availability for import-dependent countries like India.