Kazakhstan: Rice Market 2024

Rice Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh rice market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Rice consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rice Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, rice production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rice in Kazakhstan was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average rice yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of rice were harvested in Kazakhstan; picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the rice harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Rice Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of rice decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, rice exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for rice exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, rice exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), twofold. Turkmenistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for rice exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rice export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth 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, rice export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rice Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Rice imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rice imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of rice imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Russia ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X) appeared to be the largest rice suppliers to Kazakhstan, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rice import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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