Afghanistan: Millet Market 2020

Millet Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the millet market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, millet consumption continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the millet market attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Millet Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, millet production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, millet production continues to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan millet production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of millet in Afghanistan amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, millet yield increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global millet 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.

Millet harvested area in Afghanistan amounted to X ha in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the millet harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global millet harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Millet Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

Millet exports from Afghanistan stood at X tons in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, millet exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, millet exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, millet exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, millet exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Afghanistan exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of millet in 2018. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by China (X%) and France (X%). Austria (X tons) occupied a little 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 Ukraine, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Ukraine ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ukraine 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

The millet export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the millet export price continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

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

Millet Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the amount of millet imported into Afghanistan totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, millet imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, millet imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, millet imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, millet imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan imports peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of millet imports in 2018 were Belgium (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together recording X% of total import.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Canada, Spain, Pakistan, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Poland and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X recorded 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 millet import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the millet import price continues to indicate a perceptible deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($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 Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform