Kazakhstan: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh lentil market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, dropping by -20.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lentil Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, lentil production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 519% against the previous year. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lentils in Kazakhstan soared to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 69% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield posted mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 296%. Over the period under review, the average lentil yield hit record highs at X tons 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, the lentil harvested area in Kazakhstan contracted sharply to X ha, dropping by -21.7% on 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 76%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,024%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 793%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from Kazakhstan, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Afghanistan (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey amounted to +81.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+64.9% per year) and Afghanistan (+35.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to +85.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+33.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+75.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Kyrgyzstan (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of lentils, when their volume increased by 507% to X tons. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 351% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lentil to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +40.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+52.7% per year) and Turkey (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Kazakhstan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +27.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+50.7% per year) and Turkey (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -30.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 65%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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