Afghanistan: Roots And Tubers Market 2020

Roots And Tubers Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the roots and tubers market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, roots and tubers consumption continues to indicate a moderate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the roots and tubers market reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the roots and tubers market remained at a lower figure.

Roots And Tubers Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, roots and tubers production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, roots and tubers production continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, roots and tubers production reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of roots and tubers in Afghanistan amounted to X kg per ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the roots and tubers yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the roots and tubers harvested area in Afghanistan stood at X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the roots and tubers harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Roots And Tubers Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

Roots and tubers exports from Afghanistan stood at X tons in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, roots and tubers exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, roots and tubers exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, roots and tubers exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, roots and tubers exports continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, roots and tubers exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Cambodia (X tons) occupied an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%). Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Thailand increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Cambodia (+X%), Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cambodia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Vietnam (-X%), Costa Rica (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Thailand, Cambodia, the U.S. and Lao People's Democratic Republic increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest roots and tubers supplier from Afghanistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Cambodia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The roots and tubers export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the roots and tubers export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for roots and tubers attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roots And Tubers Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

Roots and tubers imports into Afghanistan stood at X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, roots and tubers imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, roots and tubers imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of roots and tubers imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, roots and tubers imports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, roots and tubers imports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of roots and tubers imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates roots and tubers imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons), the UK (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roots and tubers imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the UK (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Korea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China increased by +X% percentage points, while South Korea (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roots and tubers into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In China, roots and tubers imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the roots and tubers import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the roots and tubers import price continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform