Afghanistan: Butter Market 2020

Butter Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the butter market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a remarkable expansion 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, butter consumption increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Afghanistan butter consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Butter Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, butter production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, butter production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan butter production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Butter Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

Butter exports from Afghanistan amounted to X kg in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, butter exports continue to indicate a dramatic deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports decreased by -X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, butter exports attained their peak figure at X kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butter exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, butter exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Afghanistan exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The exports of the three major exporters of butter, namely New Zealand, the Netherlands and Ireland, represented more than third of total export. Germany (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%), Belarus (X%) and France (X%). Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the UK (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest butter markets from Afghanistan were New Zealand ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany, France, Belarus, Denmark, Poland, the UK, Finland, Ukraine and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The butter export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the butter export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for butter reached their peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Butter Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

Butter imports into Afghanistan totaled X tons in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, butter imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, butter imports attained their peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of butter imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butter imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, butter imports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, butter imports reached their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of butter imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of butter imports in 2018 were France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and China (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. The U.S. (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Belgium, the UK, China, the U.S., Italy, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The butter import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its price 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, butter import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for butter attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain 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 Russia ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform