Canada Expects Rise in Lentil Exports for Upcoming Marketing Season

05-Jun-2026 11:12 AM

Vancouver. Canada currently holds substantial lentil stocks, which has kept prices relatively stable. The export target set by the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026-27 marketing season (August–July) is the highest since the 2019-20 season.

Canada's Agriculture Ministry anticipates that weather and monsoon conditions in India this year will not be entirely favorable; this could lead to a decline in domestic pulse production and a subsequent rise in imports of lentils alongside other pulses.

However, this outlook could face significant setbacks. Firstly, lentil production in Australia is projected to surge to a record high of 2.1 million tonnes. Secondly, supplies of red lentils in Turkey are expected to increase by 54 percent, with green lentil availability likely to rise by 63 percent.

These factors will subject Canada to stiff competition in the global export market. Production is also expected to rise in other countries, including Russia. Global lentil availability in the 2026-27 season is projected to exceed the long-term average, making a sharp rise in prices unlikely. Prices could remain stable if India records normal production of Kharif-season pulses.