Kazakhstan: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Kazakh vegetable market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, vegetable production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In 2023, the average yield of vegetables in Kazakhstan expanded sharply to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2022. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 2023, the harvested area of vegetables in Kazakhstan contracted to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkmenistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tajikistan (X tons), fourfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkmenistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while the price for Tajikistan ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform