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Masur (red lentil) - Indian & Import Scenario

  • The ongoing standoff in India-Canada ties effects can be felt in the availability and prices of Masur (red lentil), as per traders traders.

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  • Global Production: Canada is the largest source of red lentils for India with the annual import being pegged at around 4-5 lakh tonnes.

  • Domestic production: Red lentil is the second most commonly grown rabi crop (winter crops), with Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh reporting around 70 per cent of the domestic production.

    • West Bengal, Bihar and some of the northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland, Assam and Manipur are the key consumer states.

  • Domestic Annual Consumption: The annual consumption of Masur is estimated to be around 18-20 lakh tonnes.


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