Kazakhstan: Vegetable Market 2021

Vegetable Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2020, the Kazakh vegetable market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Vegetable Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, vegetable production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In 2020, the average yield of vegetables in Kazakhstan rose modestly to X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The vegetable yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in Kazakhstan; growing by X% against 2019. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the ninth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in shipments abroad of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tonnes) 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 tonnes), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-X% per year) and Turkmenistan (+X% per year).

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

Among the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkmenistan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2020, supplies from abroad of vegetables decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Uzbekistan (X tonnes) 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 tonnes), fourfold. China (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 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 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uzbekistan totaled +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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, vegetable import price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform