Central Asia: Paddy Rice Market 2024

Paddy Rice Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian paddy rice market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paddy Rice Production in Central Asia

In value terms, paddy rice production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

In 2022, the average paddy rice yield in Central Asia amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the paddy rice yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of paddy rice production in Central Asia reached X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to paddy rice production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of paddy rice exported in Central Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paddy rice exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by less than X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Paddy rice imports surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paddy rice imports into Uzbekistan stood at X%. At the same time, Tajikistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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