Central Asia: Lysine Market 2024

Lysine Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian lysine market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Lysine Production in Central Asia

In value terms, lysine production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lysine Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of lysine and its esters, and salts thereof was finally on the rise to reach 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 resilient increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lysine exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +14.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+177.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +177.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +1.5 percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest lysine supplier in Central Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +29.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 110%. 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 Uzbekistan ($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 Uzbekistan (+14.5%).

Lysine Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of lysine and its esters, and salts thereof increased by 172% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 451% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lysine imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 214%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 79% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), making up an 18% share of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lysine and its esters, and salts thereof imports, with a CAGR of +27.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+23.4%) and Uzbekistan (+17.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by +18 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lysine and its esters, and salts thereof in Central Asia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at +16.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+15.6% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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 (-2.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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