Tajikistan: Potato Market 2020

Potato Market Size in Tajikistan

The revenue of the potato market in Tajikistan amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, potato consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tajikistan potato consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Potato Production in Tajikistan

In value terms, potato production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, potato production continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Tajikistan potato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of potatoes in Tajikistan totaled X ton per ha in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the potato yield continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global potato yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Tajikistan; growing by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Tajikistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of potatoes were exported from Tajikistan; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, potato exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, potato exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of potato exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, potato exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, potato exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of potato exports in 2018 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%), Pakistan (X%) and the U.S. (X%). China (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), India (X tons) and the UK (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato markets from Tajikistan were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Egypt, Canada, the U.S., Belgium, the UK, Spain, Pakistan, India and Tajikistan, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the potato export price in Tajikistan amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the potato export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for potatoes attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

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

Potato Imports

Imports into Tajikistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of potatoes were imported into Tajikistan; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, potato imports continue to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tajikistan imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, potato imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, potato imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of potatoes in 2018. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), Russia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Nepal (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) held a little 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 Nepal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Germany, Russia, Italy, Canada, Portugal, France, Afghanistan, Nepal and Tajikistan, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the potato import price in Tajikistan amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the potato import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for potatoes reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for potatoes remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform