Central Asia: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Central Asia

In 2022, the Central Asian root and tuber market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Central Asia

In value terms, root and tuber production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average root and tuber yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the root and tuber yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Central Asia; waning by X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers exported in Central Asia surged to X tons, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roots and tubers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Kyrgyzstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the largest root and tuber supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, root and tuber exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 (X%).

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the key importer of roots and tubers, mixing up X% of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%).

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roots and tubers imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In Uzbekistan, root and tuber imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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