Central Asia: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian sorghum market fell to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Sorghum Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sorghum production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Uzbekistan (X tons) remains the largest sorghum producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sorghum production in Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average sorghum yield in Central Asia amounted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the sorghum yield reached the peak level 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 sorghum production in Central Asia declined to X ha, waning by X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sorghum production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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Sorghum Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Sorghum exports surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the key exporter of sorghum in Central Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), generating an X% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sorghum exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2014 to 2022. Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2014-2022, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Sorghum Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of sorghum in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Tajikistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tajikistan (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. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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