Central Asia: Cereal Flour Market 2024

Cereal Flour Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian cereal flour market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Flour Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cereal flour production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Flour Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of cereal flours exported in Central Asia surged to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cereal flour exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest exporter of cereal flours in Central Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest cereal flour supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, cereal flour exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Cereal Flour Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereal flours was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal flour imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest importer of cereal flours in Central Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Uzbekistan decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkmenistan (X%), Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cereal flours in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a X% share.

In Uzbekistan, cereal flour imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal flour import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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