Lentil Prices Remain Strong in Canada Amidst Normal Trading

05-Feb-2026 06:10 PM

Saskatoon. Lentil prices remain strong in Western Canadian markets amidst normal trading activity. Buyers are showing interest in purchasing lentils.

Number 2 quality large green lentils are being quoted at 26 cents per pound on a Free On Board (FOB) farm basis, with some buyers purchasing for short-term delivery.

Extra Number 3B large green lentils are being quoted at around 22 cents per pound, and some trading is also reported in this category.

Similarly, Number 1 grade small green lentils are stable at 20 cents per pound, with limited trading. Number 2 quality small green lentils are priced 3-4 cents lower, at 16-17 cents per pound.

As for red lentils, Number 2 quality is trading at around 25 cents per pound, while Number 1 grade French green lentils have fallen to 21 cents per pound for February-March delivery.

Lentil cultivation in Canada will begin in April, and the new crop will arrive in August-September, but new contracts for its purchase and sale have already begun.

Under these contracts, the prices of green and red lentils are being determined based on quality and grade. The number of deals is expected to increase in the coming period. There may be some fluctuations in the total area planted with lentils.