Kazakhstan: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh grain market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, grain production stood at $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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grain in Kazakhstan amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. 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%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 grain production in Kazakhstan declined modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of grain increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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. Overall, exports showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked 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, accounting for 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 totaled 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan totaled 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 last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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

For the sixth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas purchases of grain, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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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