Central Asia: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian lentil market decreased by -19% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lentil Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lentil production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 354%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of lentil production, comprising approx. 98% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Kazakhstan stood at +36.2%.

In 2022, the average yield of lentils in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons per ha, with an increase of 131% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 247%. Over the period under review, the lentil yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The lentil harvested area contracted significantly to X ha in 2022, waning by -21.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 73%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils increased by 118% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 781%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 635% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lentils exports, with a CAGR of +45.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+45.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (+3.4 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest lentil supplier in Central Asia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, lentil exports expanded at an average annual rate of +46.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 54%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+20.6%).

Lentil Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Lentil imports stood at X tons in 2022, picking up by 14% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 181%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together constituting 82% of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) took an 8.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (5.3%). Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lentil importing markets in Central Asia were Kyrgyzstan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +56.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 71%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 Kyrgyzstan (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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