Australia Lentil Exports in MY 2025–26, Reaching Second-Highest Level on Record

Australia’s lentil exports delivered a strong performance during the 2025–26 marketing year, increasing by approximately 58% compared with the previous marketing year (2024–25), according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. Export volumes approached the record level achieved in 2022–23, making 2025–26 the second-highest export year in Australia’s history. This substantial growth highlights Australia’s strengthening position as a major supplier in the global lentil market and reflects robust international demand for Australian-origin lentils.

India remained Australia's largest export destination, accounting for approximately 55% of total shipments during MY 2025–26. Australian lentil exports to India nearly doubled compared with the previous marketing year, reinforcing India's importance as a key market for Australian suppliers. Bangladesh ranked as the second-largest destination, followed by Sri Lanka, while Pakistan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates also remained important markets for Australian lentils.

Despite the strong export performance, abundant global supplies could intensify competition among major exporting countries, particularly Canada, Russia and Kazakhstan. Australia's ability to maintain its export momentum will depend considerably on import demand from key Asian markets, especially India and Bangladesh.

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