Indian Buyers Resume Green Lentil Imports from US

29-Oct-2025 04:03 PM

Mumbai. Although Indian buyers have resumed importing green lentils from the US, they are putting intense pressure on exporters to reduce prices. The price of this lentil was quite high when the import contract was signed, but has now fallen. In light of this, Indian importers are insisting on resuming price negotiations with US exporters.

According to trade analysts, this year's bumper lentil production in countries like Canada, Australia, Russia, and the US has led to a significant decline in global market prices, and Indian buyers are eager to import lentils from the US at current prices.

This year, Canada and the US have seen a good green lentil production, which is putting pressure on prices. Furthermore, there are indications of increased production of red lentils in Australia and Russia, yellow peas in Russia and Canada, and pigeon pea in African countries.

During July-September, Indian buyers had almost stopped importing agricultural products from the US due to fears of retaliatory action by the Indian government after the US imposed a 50 percent tariff on Indian products.

The US first imposed a 25 percent tariff on Indian products on August 7 and then an additional 25 percent tariff on August 27.

However, India did not take any significant retaliatory action, due to which importers are now reassured and have resumed importing green lentils from the US. Last year, the export offer price of green lentils had reached a peak of $1250 per tonne but has now come down to $560.