Central Asia: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian linseed market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, falling by -15.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Production in Central Asia

In value terms, linseed production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kazakhstan (X tons) remains the largest linseed producing country in Central Asia, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

In Kazakhstan, linseed production expanded at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average linseed yield surged to X kg per ha in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of linseed were harvested in Central Asia; leveling off at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 44%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Linseed Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of linseed was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 143%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 152%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2022.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linseed exports, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest linseed supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +9.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed export price increased by +58.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +1.4% per year.

Linseed Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, linseed imports in Central Asia soared to X tons, growing by 129% on the year before. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, linseed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 283%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main importer of linseed in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 61% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a 33% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tajikistan (5.9%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +31.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported linseed in Central Asia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +24.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+17.3% per year) and Tajikistan (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($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 (+17.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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