Sri Lanka - Lentils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Lentil Price in Sri Lanka - 2021

Contents:

  1. Lentil Price in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022
  2. Lentil Price in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022
  3. Lentil Imports in Sri Lanka
  4. Lentil Exports in Sri Lanka

Lentil Price in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $945 per ton, increasing by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by +121.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,353 per ton), while the price for Canada ($921 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Price in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $1,068 per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($1,214 per ton) and Qatar ($1,155 per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($970 per ton) and India ($1,027 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports in Sri Lanka

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of lentils, when their volume decreased by -26.3% to 133K tons. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 0.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 180K tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, lentil imports reached $125M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Lentil in Sri Lanka (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Australia36.955.677.010139.9%
Canada40.736.334.315.5-27.5%
India1.30.10.16.671.9%
Others1.05.44.61.719.3%
Total80.097.411612516.0%

Top Suppliers of Lentil to Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. Australia (109.3K tons)
  2. Canada (16.9K tons)
  3. India (4.9K tons)

Lentil Exports in Sri Lanka

In 2022, shipments abroad of lentils decreased by -62.5% to 1.3K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 829% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 29K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports shrank significantly to $1.4M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 894% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $21M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Lentil in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
IndiaN/A11,869726995-71.0%
Malaysia253747146165-13.3%
Qatar1,2204,2961,945139-51.5%
Maldives76.621732.529.3-27.4%
France2.193.127.029.1140.2%
Japan17.280.313.227.416.8%
Mauritius26797723.9N/A-70.1%
Others2482,43113144.2-43.7%
Total2,08420,7113,0451,429-11.8%

Top Export Markets for Lentil from Sri Lanka in 2022:

  1. India (969.3 tons)
  2. Malaysia (144.0 tons)
  3. Qatar (120.0 tons)
  4. Maldives (30.2 tons)
  5. France (24.0 tons)
  6. Japan (24.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lentil market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 201 - Lentils, dry

Country coverage:

  • Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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