Kazakhstan: Grain Market 2024

Grain Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh grain market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted prominent growth. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, grain production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Kazakhstan expanded significantly to X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some 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 average grain yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, the grain harvested area in Kazakhstan declined slightly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), threefold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Grain imports into Kazakhstan surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main grain supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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