Tajikistan: Maize Market 2020

Maize Market Size in Tajikistan

The revenue of the maize market in Tajikistan amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, maize consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the maize market reached its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the maize market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Maize Production in Tajikistan

In value terms, maize production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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 2018 figures, maize production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, maize production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, maize production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average maize yield in Tajikistan amounted to X ton per ha, surging by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. The global maize yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Maize harvested area in Tajikistan stood at X ha in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the maize harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the maize harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the maize harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Maize Exports

Exports from Tajikistan

In 2018, the exports of maize from Tajikistan stood at X kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, maize exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, maize exports attained their peak figure at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, maize exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, maize exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Tajikistan exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) was the main exporter of maize, generating X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%) and Ukraine (X%). The following exporters - France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to maize exports from the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Ukraine (+X%), Romania (+X%), Russia (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Argentina (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of Brazil (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.), Argentina (+X p.p.), Romania (+X p.p.) and Russia (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the U.S., maize exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+X% per year) and Argentina (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The maize export price in Tajikistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the maize export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for maize reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for maize remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Brazil ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Maize Imports

Imports into Tajikistan

In 2018, the imports of maize into Tajikistan totaled X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, maize imports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, maize imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, maize imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, maize imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, maize imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the major importers of maizearound the world, together recording approx. X% of total imports. It was followed by South Korea (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Spain (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Tajikistan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest maize importing markets into Tajikistan were Mexico ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Spain, Iran, Egypt, the Netherlands, Italy, Colombia, Taiwan, Chinese, Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The maize import price in Tajikistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for maize reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform