September 11, 2025
Rising output in some regions, declines in others — and importers weighing their next moves. With supply shifts and duty risks putting pressure on global balance, how could trade uncertainties shape the year ahead?
Global red lentil output in 2025/26 also includes Turkey, Kazakhstan, Russia, and India, together expected to supply nearly 1 million tons.
Red lentils, a staple in diets from South Asia to the Middle East, are entering the 2025/26 marketing year under shifting dynamics. Production is expanding in some regions while contracting in others, and importers are weighing duties, domestic policies, and global price movements as they plan ahead. Drawing on published reports and insights from industry experts, we explore where supply and demand may intersect in the months to come.
READ THE FULL ARTICLEAustralia and Canada supply about 81% of global red lentil imports, totaling 2.5 million tons annually across major markets.
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