Afghanistan: Wheat Market 2020

Wheat Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the wheat market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, wheat consumption continues to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Wheat Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, wheat production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, wheat production continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, wheat production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average wheat yield in Afghanistan totaled X ton per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the wheat yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the wheat yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Wheat harvested area in Afghanistan totaled X ha in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the wheat harvested area continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to wheat production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheat Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, the exports of wheat from Afghanistan amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, wheat exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheat exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, wheat exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, wheat exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The exports of the seven major exporters of wheat, namely Australia, Canada, the U.S., France, Russia, Argentina and Ukraine, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Germany (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ukraine, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. Australia, France, Ukraine, Argentina, Germany, Romania, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Hungary and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, Ukraine experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The wheat export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the wheat export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for wheat attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheat Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

Wheat imports into Afghanistan totaled X tons in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wheat imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, wheat imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, wheat imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, wheat imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, wheat imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Indonesia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Brazil (X tons), India (X tons), Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importers of wheat in the world, constituting X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wheat importing markets into Afghanistan were Indonesia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Philippines, Japan, Brazil, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the wheat import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the wheat import price, however, continues to indicate a mild drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Philippines ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform