Red Lentil Prices in Canada Surpass Green Lentils

18-Apr-2026 04:41 PM

Saskatoon. Typically, the price of green lentils in Canada remains significantly higher than that of red lentils; however, a reverse trend is being observed this year. In mid-April, the price of red lentils was trading 1–2 cents per pound higher than that of green lentils.

This marks the first time such a situation has occurred since 2014. At that time—during the 27-week period between February and August—the price of red lentils had remained slightly higher than that of green lentils.

According to trade analysts, demand for red lentils in the international market currently exceeds that of green lentils. If current price levels persist, it could lead to a shift in farmers' planting intentions.

Lentil sowing has already commenced in Canada. During 2025, robust production of green lentils was achieved—driven by a substantial expansion in the sown area and high yield rates—yet domestic and export demand failed to rise commensurately.

According to the government agency, Statistics Canada (Stats Can), the production of large green lentils in Canada surged from 450,277 tonnes in the 2024–25 season to reach a record high of 1.01 million tonnes in the 2025–26 season. Similarly, the production of small green lentils more than doubled from 224,656 tonnes, climbing to a peak of 518,424 tonnes.