Kazakhstan: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh linseed market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, linseed production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average linseed yield in Kazakhstan soared to X kg per ha, rising by 19% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the average linseed yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 linseed harvested area in Kazakhstan dropped slightly to X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to linseed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of linseed increased by 64% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 143%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 152%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main destinations of linseed exports from Kazakhstan, together comprising 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +219.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for linseed exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +230.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed export price increased by +58.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Linseed imports into Kazakhstan surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 942% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linseed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main linseed supplier to Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +31.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +25.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -23.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 64%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 -5.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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