Lentils Prices in Nigeria
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NGN) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.29 | 136 | ▲ 267.1% | ▲ 267.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the lentils price in Nigeria available is US$ 0.29 per kg (136 NGN), up 267.1% year-on-year.
Nigeria exported 54 tonnes of lentils in 2022, valued at US$15,895, ranking 70th out of 95 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Exports increased by 115.5% year-on-year, and Nigeria is a net exporter of lentils. The latest export unit value is US$0.2944 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - lentils in Nigeria
Nigeria exported 54 tonnes of lentils in 2022, valued at US$15,895, ranking 70th out of 95 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. Exports increased by 115.5% year-on-year, and Nigeria is a net exporter of lentils. The latest export unit value is US$0.2944 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2022
In 2022, Nigeria exported $15.9K (54 t) of lentils▲ 115.5% YoY. That ranks #70 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top lentils exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2022
- #1 Canada $1.63B · 42.5%
- #2 Australia $831.1M · 21.7%
- #3 Turkey $626.5M · 16.3%
- #4 US $307.4M · 8%
- #5 India $148.7M · 3.9%
Annual export data Nigeria · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15.9K | 54 t | $0.29 |
| 2021 | $7.4K | 92 t | $0.08 |
HS Code
lentils is traded under Harmonized System code 0713.40. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.