Central Asia: Chicory Market 2025

Chicory Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian chicory market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicory Production in Central Asia

In value terms, chicory production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) remains the largest chicory producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

In Kazakhstan, chicory production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average yield of chicory in Central Asia reduced modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2020 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 1.1%. Over the period under review, the chicory yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of chicory were harvested in Central Asia; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chicory Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of chicory decreased by -43.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 297%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicory exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest exporter of chicory in Central Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 79% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X kg), comprising a 21% share of total exports.

Exports from Uzbekistan increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+21.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +21.1% from 2012-2021. Kazakhstan (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Uzbekistan saw its share reduced by -16.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest chicory supplier in Central Asia, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +4.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 77%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.8%).

Chicory Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of chicory decreased by -84.3% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 604%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicory imports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 1,559% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of chicory, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chicory imports, with a CAGR of -21.9% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicory in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at -22.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 260% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -1.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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