Afghanistan: Sugar Cane Market 2020

Sugar Cane Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the sugar cane market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sugar cane consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sugar cane market reached its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the sugar cane market failed to regain its momentum.

Sugar Cane Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, sugar cane production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sugar cane production continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sugar cane production attained its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, sugar cane production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of sugar cane in Afghanistan stood at X ton per ha, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar cane yield continues to indicate a conspicuous increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global sugar cane yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of sugar cane were harvested in Afghanistan; waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar cane harvested area continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The global sugar cane harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of sugar cane were exported from Afghanistan; surging by X% against the previous year. In general, sugar cane exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sugar cane exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar cane exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, sugar cane exports continue to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, sugar cane exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Myanmar was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Myanmar was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Lao People's Democratic Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Myanmar (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Lao People's Democratic Republic saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) remains the largest sugar cane supplier from Afghanistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar ($X), with a X% share of global exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Lao People's Democratic Republic amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Myanmar (+X% per year) and Afghanistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The sugar cane export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar cane export price continues to indicate a drastic deduction. Over the period under review, the export prices for sugar cane attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton), while Myanmar stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X% per year).

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

Sugar cane imports into Afghanistan stood at X tons in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sugar cane imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sugar cane imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sugar cane imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, sugar cane imports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of sugar cane imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Lao People's Democratic Republic increased by +X% percentage points, while China (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar cane into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

In China, sugar cane 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: Afghanistan (+X% per year) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sugar cane import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the sugar cane import price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for sugar cane attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for sugar cane remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Lao People's Democratic Republic totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform