Kazakhstan: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh unmanufactured tobacco market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Unmanufactured tobacco production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield in Kazakhstan reduced to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tobacco (unmanufactured) production in Kazakhstan totaled X ha, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the third year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas shipments of tobacco (unmanufactured), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for unmanufactured tobacco exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to X%.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

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

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Kazakhstan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (unmanufactured) to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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