Eritrea: Lentil Market 2020

Lentil Market Size in Eritrea

The revenue of the lentil market in Eritrea amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lentil consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the lentil market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Eritrea

In value terms, lentil production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, lentil production continues to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Eritrea lentil production peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of lentils in Eritrea totaled X kg per ha in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lentil yield continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the lentil yield reached its peak figure level at X kg per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the lentil harvested area in Eritrea stood at X ha, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lentil harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with a decrease of -X% year-to-year. The global lentil harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports by Country

Canada was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. The U.S. (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Australia (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%). Turkey (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to lentil exports from Canada stood at +X%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%), Russia (+X%), Australia (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Turkey (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.), Kazakhstan (+X p.p.), Australia (+X p.p.) and Russia (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier from Eritrea, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

In Canada, lentil exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the lentil export price in Eritrea amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the lentil export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Eritrea

In 2018, the imports of lentils into Eritrea totaled X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, lentil imports continue to indicate a moderate reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Eritrea imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lentil imports continue to indicate a temperate decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, lentil imports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of lentil imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lentil imports in 2018 were India (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. Egypt (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sri Lanka (X%) and Pakistan (X%). The following importers - Colombia (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the lentil import price in Eritrea amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the lentil import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for lentils reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for lentils remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform