Iran: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Iran

The Iranian lentil market contracted to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Iran

In value terms, lentil production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average lentil yield in Iran declined modestly to X kg per ha, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The lentil yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lentil harvested area in Iran stood at X ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the lentil harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2023, approx. X tons of lentils were exported from Iran; with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Iran, together comprising X% of total exports. Switzerland, Canada and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lentil exported from Iran were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland, Finland and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2023, approx. X tons of lentils were imported into Iran; waning by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports contracted markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of lentil to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lentil import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform