Central Asia: Beef Market 2024

Beef Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian beef market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Beef Production in Central Asia

In value terms, beef production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Tajikistan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average beef yield in Central Asia contracted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the beef yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for beef production in Central Asia was estimated at X heads, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total number of producing animals indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for beef production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Beef Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Beef exports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the year before. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beef exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the largest exporter of beef (cattle meat) in Central Asia, constituting X% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beef (cattle meat) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest beef supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, beef exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Beef Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Beef imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beef imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the main importer of beef (cattle meat), achieving X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beef (cattle meat) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkmenistan (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Turkmenistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beef (cattle meat) in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, beef import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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