Tajikistan: Lentil Market 2020

Lentil Market Size in Tajikistan

The revenue of the lentil market in Tajikistan amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, lentil consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Tajikistan lentil consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Production in Tajikistan

In value terms, lentil production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, lentil production continues to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, lentil production attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, lentil production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average yield of lentils in Tajikistan totaled X ton per ha in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the lentil yield continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the lentil yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the lentil 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.

Lentil harvested area in Tajikistan amounted to X ha in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lentil harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the lentil harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the lentil harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Tajikistan

Lentil exports from Tajikistan amounted to X kg in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lentil exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports decreased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lentil exports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, lentil exports continue to indicate a dramatic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Tajikistan exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada was the major exporter of lentils in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons) took an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Australia (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%). Turkey (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Canada increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%), Russia (+X%), Australia (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Turkey (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Canada, the U.S., Kazakhstan, Australia and Russia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Turkey (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier from Tajikistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

In Canada, lentil exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the lentil export price in Tajikistan amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the lentil export price continues to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for lentils reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for lentils remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Tajikistan

In 2018, the amount of lentils imported into Tajikistan totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, lentil imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, lentil imports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, lentil imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, lentil imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Tajikistan imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of lentils in 2018. Egypt (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sri Lanka (X%) and Pakistan (X%). The following importers - Colombia (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lentil importing markets into Tajikistan were India ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The lentil import price in Tajikistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the lentil import price continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for lentils attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for lentils remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform