Lentil trade in Canada is slow – prices are stable

19-Jun-2025 05:52 PM

Vancouver. Lentil prices in Canada remained relatively stable this week due to subdued trading activity. Red lentils from the current stock are priced at 31–32 cents per pound, while the price for the upcoming new crop is slightly lower at 28–30 cents per pound.

Thick green lentils from the old crop are selling at around 44 cents per pound, and the next crop is priced at about 42 cents per pound. However, buyers consider these prices above the normal range and are showing limited interest.

The stock of small green lentils is low, and the market is witnessing very limited trading. As a result, price discovery is challenging.

The next crop of small green lentils is estimated to be priced at around 34 cents per pound, while old stock is being reported at 36–38 cents per pound.

In Saskatchewan, Canada’s leading lentil-producing province, sowing has concluded. According to the provincial agriculture department, seeds have yet to germinate in 8 percent of the area, while in 48 percent of the fields, germination has just begun.

In the remaining 44 percent, crops have reached the vegetative stage with new leaf growth—an indication of healthy early development.

However, weather conditions remain a concern. Dry weather has led to a lack of soil moisture in many areas, which could negatively impact yields if the situation continues.

Although scattered rainfall has been reported in some regions of Saskatchewan, it has not been sufficient for optimal crop growth.

The weather forecast includes further rainfall and cooler temperatures in the coming days, but any significant benefit to the crop remains uncertain.

India currently imposes an 11 percent customs duty on lentil imports. With domestic lentil prices largely stable, the country is importing only limited quantities from Canada and Australia at this time.