Central Asia: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian lentil market shrank significantly to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lentil production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of lentil production was Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Kazakhstan totaled X%.

The average lentil yield dropped to X kg per ha in 2023, which is down by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of lentils in Central Asia declined sharply to X ha, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2023, lentil exports in Central Asia reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports contracted notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lentils exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, lentil exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, lentil export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Lentil Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2023, purchases abroad of lentils increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil imports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan represented the largest importer of lentils in Central Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (X%), Turkmenistan (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%).

Kyrgyzstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lentils imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Kazakhstan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Tajikistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.), Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Tajikistan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

In Kyrgyzstan, lentil imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform