Central Asia: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian dry bean market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Production in Central Asia

In value terms, dry bean production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together comprising 93% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average dry bean yield soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 17% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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.

The dry bean harvested area dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the dry bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, dry bean exports in Central Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 10,109% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry bean exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 22,058% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) represented the major exporter of beans (dry), generating 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), making up a 15% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beans (dry) exports, with a CAGR of +27.2% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+85 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by -81.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest dry bean supplier in Central Asia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled +29.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 117% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+3.0%).

Dry Bean Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of beans (dry), which increased by 99% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,215%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, dry bean imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 758%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the largest importer of beans (dry), committing 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), creating a 16% share of total imports. The following importers - Tajikistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - together made up 5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dry bean imports into Kazakhstan stood at +32.2%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+161.3%), Kyrgyzstan (+61.7%) and Tajikistan (+59.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +161.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by +16, +2.2 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beans (dry) in Central Asia, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +25.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+149.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+48.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-4.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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