Freshdi Market Insight
Lentils suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
India (23.9%) leads the 109 Lentils suppliers, followed by South Africa (9.2%) and Canada (8.3%), with supply spread across 30 countries. The typical range is USD 566 - 666 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 616 median, with prices tightly clustered around that point. Buyer inquiries fell 63.9% to 13 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CFR more often than suppliers offer it - a 11.7 percentage point gap - so a CFR price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Lentils on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
400supply
400 Lentils supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
109companies
As of 14 November 2026, 109 active Lentils suppliers, 0.8% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
30origins
Lentils suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 30 countries, led by India at 23.9%, as of 14 November 2026.
-63.9% over 12m
Lentils drew 13 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, down 63.9% from the previous 30 days.
109 suppliers are actively offering Lentils on the platform, creating a competitive pool where buyers can compare pricing, certifications, and delivery terms. The fact that 12 of them updated their listings in the last 30 days shows a steady level of engagement—meaning supply is not stagnant and buyers can expect fresh information on availability and conditions. 400 active listings mean there’s a broad range of options across different grades, packaging sizes, and origins. This depth makes it easier for buyers to find a match without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes, especially when targeting specific quality or compliance standards. Suppliers come from 30 countries, offering a wide geographic spread. This diversity means buyers aren’t limited to a single origin and can source based on trade regulations, cost, or preference—providing real flexibility in building resilient supply chains. Buyer inquiries dropped 63.9% over the last 30 days to just 13—this sharp decline suggests reduced demand or a temporary lull in interest. While it may mean fewer immediate opportunities, it also implies that suppliers are likely to have more inventory available, potentially offering better terms or pricing if a buyer acts now.
Freshdi recorded 83 buyer requests for Lentils globally in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 400 active Lentils supply listings from 109 suppliers in 30 countries, drawn from 37 source documents and 226 supply observations over the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Compared with the previous 30 days, buyer inquiries for Lentils on Freshdi declined 63.9% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, with 63.24% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 363 days.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 83 buyer requests for Lentils on Freshdi met 400 active listings, 4.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Lentils suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- In the 30 days to 14 November 2026, the most-contacted verified Lentils supplier on Freshdi got 0 buyer inquiries and answered 91% of them.
- 1 of the 109 Lentils suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 14 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Lentils had 16 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 8 from the previous month. Compare the listing date and details when evaluating offers to spot the most current ones.
Is the market busy?
6 of the 109 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing sellers. The pool includes established names with a history of consistent listings and newer ones with less track record. Buyers have access to a broad range of suppliers, but the majority are familiar, which can make it easier to assess reliability. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
92 of 109 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. 43 of 109 list a certificate, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 7 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter the list to include only those with FDA_REGISTRATION.
- 46 of 400 Lentils supply listings on Freshdi (11.5%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 16 (4.0%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 75 of 109 Lentils suppliers on Freshdi (68.8%) were active, with 12 (11.0%) active within the last month, and 6 new suppliers registered.
- As of 14 November 2026, 84.4% of Lentils suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Among 43 certified Freshdi Lentils supplier profiles, 16.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 11.6% hold GST, 9.3% hold ISO, 9.3% hold HACCP, and 7.0% hold SGS; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Lentils offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF78.6%
As of 14 November 2026, CIF leads the trade terms of Lentils supply on Freshdi at 78.6%, followed by FOB at 13.7% and CFR at 2.8%.
566–666
USD/MT FOBAs of 14 November 2026, Lentils supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 566 and 666 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 616 across 34 listings.
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As of 14 November 2026, the leading Lentils supply origins on Freshdi are India (23.9%), South Africa (9.2%) and Canada (8.3%).
Lentil listings on Freshdi show a typical price range of USD 566 - 666 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 616. Lentil is the largest-listed variety at 47.1% of priced listings, with a median price of USD 666 per metric ton, indicating that pricing varies significantly by variety. For Lentils, suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 78.6%, with FOB accounting for 13.7%, showing that freight and insurance are typically arranged by the seller to the destination port. Payment for Lentils is primarily made via T/T at 71.2%, with MoneyGram used in 14.7% of listings, reflecting a strong reliance on bank transfers as the standard method of payment.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lentil | 616–716 USD/MT | 666 | 16 | CIF | - |
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 385 requests | 28 products | 0.1 |
| Bangladesh | 76 requests | 28 products | 0.4 |
| USMCA | 76 requests | 28 products | 0.4 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 63 requests | 28 products | 0.4 |
| Canada | 59 requests | 28 products | 0.5 |
Worldwide, 28 listings meet 385 buyer requests - 0.1 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. Bangladesh sends 76 of those requests (19.7%), and there the same 28 listings make 0.4 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CFR is the clearest mismatch: 14.5% of buyer requests ask for it, yet only 2.8% of listings offer it (41 supply vs 339 demand observations). Buyers ask for it 11.7 pts more often than suppliers offer it.
L/C is the widest payment gap: more than half of buyer requests (56.6%) ask for it, but only 9.3% of listings accept it (66 supply vs 260 demand observations). Suppliers that accept L/C stand out to these buyers.
| Lentils type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentil | 450 – 520 | 500 | 616 – 716 | 666 | +33.1% |
Lentils buyers price at a USD 200 median across 11 buyer prices, below the USD 615.9 supply median (34 observations) - expect strong negotiation on the first quote.
Buyers ask for Canadian origin in 25 requests against only 2 listings (12.5 requests per listing) - an opening for Canadian suppliers. Australian origin sees 16 requests against 1 listing (16 requests per listing) - a major opening.
- Buyers price Lentils at a USD 200 median across 11 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 615.9 supply median across 34 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
- As of 14 November 2026, Lentils buyers on Freshdi price lentil at a USD 500 median (5 buyer prices) against USD 665.75 in listings.
- For Lentils on Freshdi, CFR is the widest trade term gap - 14.5% of buyer requests against 2.8% of listings - while CIF runs the other way at 78.6% of listings against 62.9% of requests, as of 14 November 2026.
- For Lentils on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 56.6% of buyer requests against 9.3% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 71.2% of listings against 36.7% of requests, as of 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 28 Lentils listings against 385 buyer requests (0.1 listings per request), and buyers in Bangladesh posted 76 of them (0.4 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Lentils buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Canada 25 times against 2 listings, Australia 16 times against 1 listings and India 7 times against 7 listings, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Bangladesh (76), Canada (59) and India (38) sent the most of the 385 Lentils buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Lentils
Freshdi received 83 buyer requests for Lentils in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Lentils suppliers
400 listings from 109 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Lentils on Freshdi have a median price of USD 616 per metric ton, FOB, based on 34 current listings. The price range spans from USD 566 to USD 666, showing a narrow but consistent spread that suggests stable pricing across suppliers. Buyers should note that the price is tightly clustered around the median, with minimal variation, making it easier to compare quotes without significant uncertainty.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Lentils, appearing in 78.6% of supplier listings on Freshdi. This indicates a strong preference for buyers to assume CIF terms when requesting quotes, though buyers must verify the exact term with each supplier as it may not align with their own logistics or cost structure. A mismatch exists where demand for CIF exceeds supply, creating a potential negotiation point.
84.4% of the 109 Lentils suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 92 verified accounts, which reflects a high level of platform trust. Additionally, 43 suppliers list a certificate, with FDA registration being the most common at 7 suppliers, providing a strong signal of compliance and quality. This combination of verification and certification gives buyers confidence in supplier reliability and product safety.
Post a buying request detailing your required quantity, destination, and preferred trade or payment terms. Browse live Lentils listings directly on Freshdi to compare current offers and supplier profiles. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to confirm availability, pricing, and compliance details before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Lentils listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 29 October 2026 - 400 active listings, 98 buyer requests, 37 source documents, and 226 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Lentils type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Lentils, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Lentils
On Freshdi, Lentils sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Bean, Nut & Seed. Next to Lentils, Freshdi lists Bean, Raw Peanut Kernels, Kakao [Best Guess Broad Category], Dry Roasted Salted Cashews and Flavored Makhana in the same group. On Freshdi, Lentils is tracked as Lentils (HS code 0713). Buyers comparing Lentils offers on Freshdi look at Form and Pulse. Buyers posted 83 requests for Lentils on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Lentils? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What to know about Lentils exporters and suppliers
The details below describe Lentils export offers: where they come from, how they are quoted and what to check.
What is the price of Lentils per unit?
Suppliers on Freshdi usually quote Lentils at $566–$666/ton FOB (November 2026 data). Use these ranges to judge a Lentils quote, then compare offers on one Incoterm, packaging and quantity.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lentil | $616–$716/ton | 10–20 tons | CIF |
| All offers | $566–$666/ton | FOB |
Ranges are no quotation, so compare offers on one Incoterm, packaging and quantity before you decide.
Which countries export Lentils?
The largest group of Lentils suppliers on Freshdi is in India (24%), then South Africa (9%) and Canada (8%) (November 2026 data). The Lentils suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 41%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 24% | 26 |
| South Africa | 9% | 10 |
| Canada | 8% | 9 |
| Tanzania | 7% | 8 |
| Germany | 6% | 6 |
| United States | 6% | 6 |
| Thailand | 4% | 4 |
| Turkey | 4% | 4 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Do Lentils suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?
The usual terms of a Lentils offer on Freshdi are CIF (79%) for delivery and T/T (71%) for payment (November 2026 data). FOB (14%) and L/C (9%) come next. With CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 79% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 14% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 3% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 2% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 2% |
| T/T | Payment term | 71% |
| L/C | Payment term | 9% |
| D/P | Payment term | 0% |
Quote or ask on the terms the other side uses most, and agree the Incoterm before the price.
Which similar categories can Lentils importers browse?
Lentils is part of Bean, Nut & Seed on Freshdi, next to Bean, Cashew and Cocoa. Of these, Bean has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 440.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Bean, Nut & Seed | Wider group | 110 |
| Bean | Neighbouring category | 440 |
| Cashew | Neighbouring category | 414 |
| Cocoa | Neighbouring category | 384 |
| Seed | Neighbouring category | 372 |
| Sesame | Neighbouring category | 359 |
| Premium Cashew Nuts | Neighbouring category | 347 |
| Organic Cashew Nuts | Neighbouring category | 346 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.