Canada-India Diplomatic Tensions Disrupt Canadian Lentil Exports, Threatening Prices for Farmers

Canada was the largest supplier of lentils to India in 2022-23, accounting for over half of India's total lentil imports.

Reduced Indian purchases would likely cut the prices Canadian farmers receive during harvest.

No new contracts for lentil imports from Canada are being signed amid diplomatic tensions.

However, pre-existing contracts are still being honored.

Disruption in lentil supply from Canada could increase inflation in India.