Azerbaijan: Roots And Tubers Market Overview 2021

Roots And Tubers Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani roots and tubers market contracted to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roots And Tubers Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, roots and tubers production fell modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Roots and tubers production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average roots and tubers yield in Azerbaijan reached X tonnes per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The roots and tubers yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the roots and tubers harvested area in Azerbaijan contracted modestly to X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to roots and tubers production attained the maximum at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Roots And Tubers Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of roots and tubers were exported from Azerbaijan; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, roots and tubers exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for roots and tubers exports from Azerbaijan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, roots and tubers exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tonnes), ninefold. Georgia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+X% per year) and Georgia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Azerbaijan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+X% per year) and Belarus (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average roots and tubers export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2015 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roots And Tubers Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2020, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Azerbaijan shrank to X tonnes, falling by -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, roots and tubers imports declined to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tonnes) and Russia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of roots and tubers imports to Azerbaijan.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Iran.

In value terms, the largest roots and tubers suppliers to Azerbaijan were Iran ($X) and Russia ($X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average roots and tubers import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, roots and tubers import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the price for Iran amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for roots and tubers in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of roots and tubers consumption in 2020 were China (154M tonnes), Nigeria (121M tonnes) and India (58M tonnes), with a combined 38% share of global consumption. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Thailand, Russia, Brazil, Ukraine, the U.S., Indonesia, Cambodia and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of roots and tubers in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of roots and tubers production in 2020 were China (152M tonnes), Nigeria (121M tonnes) and India (59M tonnes), with a combined 38% share of global production. These countries were followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Thailand, Russia, Brazil, the U.S., Ukraine, Indonesia, Cambodia and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the leading suppliers of roots and tubers to Azerbaijan?

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In value terms, the largest roots and tubers suppliers to Azerbaijan were Iran ($24M) and Russia ($24M).

What are the leading importers of roots and tubers from Azerbaijan?

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In value terms, Russia ($31M) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine ($1.8M), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 1.4% share.

What is the average export price for roots and tubers in Azerbaijan?

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In 2020, the average roots and tubers export price amounted to $415 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for roots and tubers in Azerbaijan?

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In 2020, the average roots and tubers import price amounted to $271 per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year.