Masoor Lentils Exporter from India
Whole and split masoor (red lentil), cleaned and graded for South Asian and Gulf buyers — led by a large, established Bangladesh trade lane.
Quick answer: Green Plus EXIM exports Indian masoor (red lentil) whole and split, cleaned to export tolerance. Bangladesh is by far the largest market — around 62% of both value and volume in our 2024 trade data — with Iraq, Djibouti, the UAE and Malaysia taking the rest. Masoor export is currently Free under Indian pulse-export policy (see our chickpeas page for the fuller 2017 policy-history context, which applies equally here).
Indian masoor (red lentil) for export
We supply masoor both whole (husk-on) and split (masoor dal), cleaned and graded to export tolerance. Our 2024 trade data shows a heavily Bangladesh-weighted trade — around 62% of both value and volume — with Iraq, Djibouti, the UAE, Malaysia and Sri Lanka making up most of the rest.
Madhya Pradesh is our primary sourcing state, with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal contributing volume. One honest note worth including: India is simultaneously a large lentil importer, since domestic demand often exceeds domestic production — so depending on the contract, export stock may be Indian-grown, imported-and-reprocessed, or a blend. We'll confirm the origin basis relevant to your order.
Masoor export policy
Masoor, like chickpeas, falls under the pulses category that DGFT moved from prohibited to Free export in September 2017 ("till further orders"), and that status has held since. See our chickpeas page for the fuller policy history — the same background applies to masoor. We confirm current terms at the time of your order as standard practice across all products.
How should I specify masoor?
- Form. Whole (husk-on) or split (dal) — different end uses, different price points.
- Moisture and cleanliness. 12–14% moisture and low foreign matter/admixture are the standard export tolerances.
- Packing. 25kg/50kg bags for retail-adjacent buyers, jumbo bags for bulk millers.
Masoor export pricing
Send your form (whole/split), quantity and destination port and we'll quote current FOB/CIF terms within 24 business hours.
Key facts
- Supplied whole (husk-on) or split (masoor dal)
- HS code: 0713.40 (lentils, dried, shelled)
- Export policy: Free since 2017 — same pulses-category history as chickpeas
- Bangladesh is ~62% of both value and volume — a concentrated, established lane
- ~24–25 MT per 20ft container (bagged)
- India is both a major lentil importer and exporter — ask about origin basis
Shipping to Bangladesh, our largest masoor market? See the dedicated masoor to Bangladesh route page for routing and LC-payment detail specific to that lane.
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Masoor Lentils specifications
| Parameter | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Whole masoor (with or without husk) or split (masoor dal) |
| Colour | Orange-red (split), brown-green husk (whole) |
| Moisture | ≤ 12–14% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% |
| Admixture / damaged | ≤ 2–3%, per contract |
Typical specs — final specifications as per contract. Tell us your required grade when you request a quote and we'll confirm availability.
Packaging & container loading
| Detail | Options |
|---|---|
| Packaging | 25 kg and 50 kg PP/jute bags; 1 MT jumbo bags (FIBC) for bulk buyers |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 × 20ft container; trial orders discussed |
| Loading capacity (20ft) | Approx. 24–25 MT in a 20ft container (bagged) |
| Loading capacity (40ft) | Approx. 26–27 MT in a 40ft container |
| Shelf life & storage | 12+ months in cool, dry, pest-controlled storage |
Loading figures are typical estimates — use the masoor lentils container load estimator for a planning figure, and confirm exact figures with us before booking.
Availability calendar
Typical availability for masoor lentils from India, by month:
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Availability shifts year to year with weather and growing conditions — ask for current availability before planning a shipment window.
Where India exports lentils (masoor)
India's top destination markets for lentils (masoor) (HS 0713.40 (lentils, dried, shelled)), 2024 (calendar year). India exported $148,657,140 of lentils (masoor) worldwide that year:
| Destination country | Export value (USD) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $91,531,210 | 104,552,000 Kg |
| Iraq | $16,129,040 | 18,464,200 Kg |
| Djibouti | $5,769,630 | 7,220,160 Kg |
| United Arab Emirates | $5,516,160 | 5,852,460 Kg |
| Malaysia | $5,232,360 | 6,242,970 Kg |
| Sri Lanka | $4,779,340 | 5,863,730 Kg |
| United Kingdom | $2,645,380 | 3,067,730 Kg |
| United States | $2,305,790 | 1,638,410 Kg |
| Bhutan | $1,712,960 | 1,742,180 Kg |
| Nepal | $1,703,970 | 2,120,750 Kg |
Source: WITS (World Bank) / UN Comtrade — India exports by partner, calendar year 2024 — view source. Data year: 2024 (calendar year). Retrieved: 2026-09-17.
Notes on this data
HIGH CONFIDENCE — primary-tier (WITS/UN Comtrade). India world total 2024: USD 148.66M across ~168,505 MT. Heavy single-market concentration: Bangladesh alone is ~62% of both value and volume, so this is effectively a Bangladesh-facing product line. Worth noting India is simultaneously a large lentil IMPORTER (duty-free import windows for some pulses ran to 31 March 2026) — so framing should be about re-export/processing capability and specific varieties, not about India being a net surplus origin.
Indian sourcing regions
Madhya Pradesh is India's largest masoor-producing state, with Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal contributing significant volume. Note that India is simultaneously one of the world's largest lentil importers — domestic demand exceeds domestic production in many years — so our export supply is a combination of Indian-grown masoor and, for some contracts, imported/re-processed stock. We'll confirm origin basis on your specific enquiry.
Export documentation
Export documentation prepared to match destination-country and buyer requirements — phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, lab test reports and more, as applicable.
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of origin
- Fumigation certificate
- Certificate of analysis — moisture, foreign matter, admixture
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Share your compliance checklist and we will confirm the documentation for your shipment. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency) can be arranged on request.
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Masoor Lentils export FAQs
Yes — masoor export is Free under current Indian policy. Like other pulses, it was subject to an export prohibition that DGFT lifted in September 2017 'till further orders,' and that Free status has remained in force since.
India is genuinely both — it's one of the world's largest lentil importers because domestic consumption outpaces domestic production in many years, but it also has real export capacity, processing infrastructure and specific varieties (like masoor) that move to established markets, Bangladesh chief among them. Ask us about origin basis if that distinction matters for your programme.
Geography and an established trade corridor — Bangladesh alone accounts for roughly 62% of both value and volume in our 2024 data. It's a long-standing, high-volume lane rather than a recent shift.
Whole masoor keeps its brown-green husk; split (masoor dal) is dehusked and split, showing the orange-red interior. Tell us which form and end use you need — retail dal packing has different tolerances than bulk milling stock.
Roughly 24–25 MT bagged in a 20ft container and 26–27 MT in a 40ft.
One 20ft container. Ask about trial quantities for a first order.
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