Europe: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe lentil market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lentil Production in Europe

In value terms, lentil production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of lentil production was Russia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lentil production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: France (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In 2023, the average lentil yield in Europe reduced slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2022. The yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lentil yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the lentil harvested area in Europe reduced to X ha, waning by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to lentil production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of lentils exported in Europe soared to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) was the major exporter of lentils, constituting X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). The following exporters - Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and France (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to lentil exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Ukraine (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%), Italy (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Russia and Ukraine increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of lentils were imported in Europe; growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lentil imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of lentil imports in 2023 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lentil importing markets in Europe were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform