Saskatchewan Continues to Dominate Lentil Production
For the 2024-25 crop year, Canada's lentil supply is forecast to reach 2.7 million tonnes (Mt), while exports are projected at 2.1 Mt, both of which are higher than the previous year. The main export markets for Canadian lentils continue to be Turkey, India, and the United Arab Emirates. Carry-out stocks are forecast to rise to 0.3 Mt, supporting overall supply stability.
The average price of lentils in Canada is expected to decline sharply to $815 per tonne (t), mainly due to an increase in global supply. For green lentils, large green varieties are expected to maintain a $625/t premium over red lentils, though this is down from the record $785/t premium seen in 2023-24.
In April, Saskatchewan farm gate prices for large green lentils fell by $65/t, while red lentil prices saw a $35/t increase.
Looking ahead to 2025-26, producers plan to slightly reduce the area seeded to lentils, with an estimated 1.69 million hectares (Mha) to be planted. Saskatchewan will continue to dominate lentil production, accounting for 86% of the seeded area, with the remainder planted in Alberta and Manitoba.