Kazakhstan: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh paddy rice market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Paddy rice consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paddy Rice Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, paddy rice production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Paddy rice production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of paddy rice in Kazakhstan was estimated at X tons per ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the paddy rice harvested area in Kazakhstan shrank slightly to X ha, flattening at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the paddy rice harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of paddy rice, when their volume decreased by -7.9% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paddy rice exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 203% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Kazakhstan, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, paddy rice exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan stood at +114.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+59.1% per year) and Russia (+131.2% per year).

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for paddy rice exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kyrgyzstan stood at +80.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+34.7% per year) and Russia (+87.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -24.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 a decrease of -1.4%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (-15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of paddy rice increased by 6.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1,248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 687% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of paddy rice imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +124.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Pakistan ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest paddy rice suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Uzbekistan, Iran and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

Iran, with a CAGR of +66.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paddy rice import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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