Central Asia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian pulses market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Central Asia

In value terms, pulses production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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.

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

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Central Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, surging by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked 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 pulses harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% 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 pulses harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the seventh year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in purchases abroad of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the major importers of pulses in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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