Kazakhstan: Vegetable Market 2022

Vegetable Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh vegetable market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, vegetable production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

The average yield of vegetables in Kazakhstan contracted slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2021, which is down by -X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Kazakhstan rose slightly to X ha, surging by X% on 2020. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of vegetables exported from Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tonnes, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, 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: Uzbekistan (-X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uzbekistan ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, 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: Uzbekistan (-X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Vegetable imports into Kazakhstan contracted slightly to X tonnes in 2021, which is down by -X% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uzbekistan (X tonnes) constituted the largest vegetable supplier 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 tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Turkmenistan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per tonne), while the price for Tajikistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform