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Lentils; dry

Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.

FAO Code: 201
Global Exports
$18.0B
2018–2023 total
Global Imports
$19.6B
2018–2023 total
Top Exporter
Canada
Top Importer
India

About Lentils; dry Trade Data

This page tracks global trade flows for Lentils; dry (FAO code 201) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $18.0B, while global imports totaled $19.6B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.

Canada leads global exports of Lentils; dry, while India is the largest importer. US tariff classification depends on the exact product form (raw, processed, packaged), so importers should map each shipment to a specific HTS code before quoting landed cost. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.

Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Lentils; dry supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Lentils; dry moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.

Trade Trend (2019–2023)

Year Total Exports (top 50 countries) Total Imports (top 50 countries)
2019 $1.7B $1.5B
2020 $2.8B $2.2B
2021 $2.8B $2.4B
2022 $3.7B $3.2B
2023 $4.5B $3.9B

Top Exporters (2023)

# Country Export Value
1 Canada $1.7B
2 Australia $1.2B
3 Türkiye $557.7M
4 United Arab Emirates $297.4M
5 United States of America $268.1M
6 Russian Federation $181.3M
7 India $137.6M
8 Belgium $31.1M
9 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $24.0M
10 Egypt $13.0M

Top Importers (2023)

# Country Import Value
1 India $1.3B
2 Türkiye $613.5M
3 United Arab Emirates $324.5M
4 Bangladesh $309.9M
5 Iraq $189.4M
6 Egypt $133.8M
7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) $117.7M
8 Canada $106.2M
9 Colombia $95.4M
10 United States of America $85.7M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries export the most Lentils; dry?
Canada is the largest exporter of Lentils; dry by value. The top exporters table shows cumulative trade values from the top 50 agricultural trading nations based on FAO FAOSTAT data (2018–2023).
Which countries import the most Lentils; dry?
India is the largest importer of Lentils; dry by value. Import volumes reflect demand patterns across the top 50 trading nations tracked by the FAO.
How has global trade in Lentils; dry changed over time?
The trend table above shows year-over-year changes in total export and import values for Lentils; dry from the top 50 trading nations. Values are aggregated from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL) data.
What tariffs apply to importing Lentils; dry into the US?
US import duties for agricultural products are set by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The specific duty rate depends on the exact HTS classification of the product. Use the chapter and heading pages on PlainTariff to find the exact rate.
Where does the trade data come from?
All agricultural trade data comes from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Values are reported in USD (converted from FAO 1000 USD units).

Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.

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Data sourced from official USITC HTS and FAO international trade data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTariff Editorial