Kazakhstan: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh dry bean market increased by 7.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant expansion. Dry bean consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dry Bean Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, dry bean production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 244%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average dry bean yield in Kazakhstan expanded rapidly to X kg per ha, surging by 7.2% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry bean yield decreased by -6.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average dry bean 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, the dry bean harvested area in Kazakhstan fell slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 165%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the dry bean harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -85% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 363%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dry bean exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 701% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-34.2% per year) and Belarus (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the largest markets for dry bean exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, together comprising 94% of total exports.

Belarus, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -41.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 (+14.0%).

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

For the third year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in purchases abroad of beans (dry), which increased by 78% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,465% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry bean imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 878% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main supplier of dry bean to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports. Turkmenistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan stood at +36.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+13.0% per year) and Turkmenistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Kazakhstan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan amounted to +27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+19.6% per year) and Turkmenistan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dry bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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