Pulses

Lentils

Nutritious pulses for global food markets

Overview

Lentils are among the world's most nutritionally dense pulses, with growing demand across food manufacturing, retail, and food service sectors globally. Cymba Aurea Trading sources red, green, and brown lentil varieties from leading production regions, offering consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable supply across spot and forward markets.

Global lentil trade is dominated by Canada, which accounts for over 50% of world exports. Turkey and Australia are significant secondary exporters. Demand is driven by growing consumer interest in plant-based protein, with key import markets including India, Bangladesh, Turkey, and the EU. Prices are influenced by Canadian harvest conditions, Indian import policy, and freight rates.

Trading Notes

We trade red split, green whole, and brown lentils on spot and forward basis. Typical lot sizes from 500 MT to full container or bulk vessel cargoes. Pricing offered on CIF, CFR, and FOB basis. Organic, non-GMO, and food-grade certified supply available on request.

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Quality Specifications

Protein content24–28% (dry basis)
MoistureMax 14%
Foreign matterMax 0.5%
AdmixtureMax 1%
Broken/splitMax 5% (whole), N/A (split)
Pesticide residuesEU MRL / Codex compliant

* Specifications are indicative. Final quality parameters confirmed at time of contract. Custom specifications available on request.

Origins We Source From

Canada

Saskatchewan — world's largest exporter, red and green varieties

Turkey

Central Anatolia — premium red lentils for Middle East and EU

Australia

South Australia — high-quality green and brown lentils

USA

Pacific Northwest — specialty and organic supply

Applications & End Uses

Food Manufacturing

  • Canned and packaged lentils
  • Soups and ready meals
  • Lentil flour and pasta
  • Plant-based protein ingredients

Retail & Food Service

  • Whole and split lentils
  • Organic and specialty lines
  • Ethnic food markets
  • Health food channels

Animal Feed

  • Pulse screenings for feed
  • High-protein feed supplement
  • Ruminant and poultry rations