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Dried shelled lentils market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled lentils in New Zealand experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. It started at 3 445 t in 2018, dipped to 3 278 t the following year, then jumped to a peak of 3 861 t in 2020. After this high, the volume gradually receded over the next two years before climbing back to 3 672 t in 2023.

These shifts in total consumption were largely attributable to varying import volumes, which ranged from a low of 1 655 t to a high of 2 231 t during the period. Domestic production, in contrast, remained relatively steady between 1 641 t and 1 677 t annually, providing a stable base while imports drove the overall market volatility.

By the end of 2023, the market volume settled 6% above its 2018 level, indicating a pattern of modest underlying growth punctuated by substantial year-to-year changes, primarily influenced by import dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried shelled lentils in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

New Zealand ranked 25th globally in dried shelled lentil production between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of dried shelled lentils, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried shelled lentils, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Dried shelled lentil production in New Zealand rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 1 677 tonnes, marking a 1.2% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 3.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.1%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 1 641 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	0.9%	1.2%	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried shelled lentils from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their peak in 2020 at 27 tonnes and fell to a low of 7 tonnes in 2021, representing a 3.9-fold difference. In 2021, New Zealand exported 7 tonnes of dried shelled lentils, a 74.1% drop from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 45.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	45.7%	(74.1%)	(30.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia (28.6% of exports by volume), the United Arab Emirates (25.6%), and Singapore (15.0%) were the key export destinations, collectively accounting for 69.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values peaked in 2020 at 44 000 US dollars and dropped to a low of 19 000 US dollars in 2021, a 2.4-fold shift. In 2021, cross-border shipments of dried shelled lentils from New Zealand totaled 19 000 US dollars, representing a 58.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 73.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	73.6%	24.7%	(58.1%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia (41.3% of exports by value), the United Arab Emirates (9.5%), and Solomon Islands (8.8%) formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms, together representing 59.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried shelled lentils to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, New Zealand imported 1 993 tonnes of dried shelled lentils, a significant drop of 10.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1 655 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 2 231 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 34.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	34.8%	(10.7%)	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia (22.2% of imports by volume), Canada (17.2%), and India (15.7%) were the key import partners, together accounting for 55.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, dried shelled lentil imports into New Zealand declined. In 2021, imports totaled 2 469 000 US dollars, a modest decrease of 4.3% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 50.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2020 at 2 580 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 50.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	50.8%	(4.3%)	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia (20.9% of imports by value), India (18.1%), and Canada (17.9%) were the primary suppliers of dried shelled lentils to New Zealand, jointly accounting for 56.8% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io