CIS: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in CIS

The CIS root and tuber market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in CIS

In value terms, root and tuber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest root and tuber producing country in the CIS, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, root and tuber production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belarus (X tons), fourfold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

In Russia, root and tuber production plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

The average root and tuber yield rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in the CIS amounted to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported in the CIS; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) represented the main exporters of roots and tubers in 2022, reaching near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest root and tuber supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of roots and tubers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan represented the largest importer of roots and tubers in the CIS, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, Belarus (X%), Azerbaijan (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan and Russia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest root and tuber importing markets in the CIS were Uzbekistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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