Central Asia: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian safflower seed market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Safflower Seed Production in Central Asia

In value terms, safflower seed production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65% 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.

The country with the largest volume of safflower seed production was Kazakhstan (X tons), accounting for 91% of total volume. Moreover, safflower seed production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), more than tenfold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Kazakhstan stood at +5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (-4.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (-5.6% per year).

In 2022, the average safflower seed yield in Central Asia expanded significantly to X kg per ha, with an increase of 9.2% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the safflower seed yield reached the maximum level at X kg per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 safflower seed were harvested in Central Asia; falling by -6.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to safflower seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the third consecutive year, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of safflower seed, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 288% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, safflower seed exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 370%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kazakhstan (X tons), together finishing at 99% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the safflower seed exports, with a CAGR of +31.5% 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 safflower seed supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at +36.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, safflower seed export price increased by +74.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably 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 +3.4% per year.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports in Central Asia

For the third year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of safflower seed, which increased by 59% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 377%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 338% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up 94% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tajikistan (X tons), mixing up a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +45.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +53.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 130%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Uzbekistan (+13.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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