Kazakhstan: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh safflower seed market decreased by -5.4% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -22.4% against 2020 indices. Safflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Safflower Seed Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, safflower seed production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average safflower seed yield in Kazakhstan rose rapidly to X kg per ha, with an increase of 8.4% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 21% against the previous year. The safflower seed yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 harvested area of safflower seed in Kazakhstan declined to X ha, reducing by -7.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, safflower seed harvested area increased by +30.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 33%. The safflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

Safflower seed exports from Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by 31% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 288% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, safflower seed exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 370%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for safflower seed exports from Kazakhstan, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, safflower seed exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +31.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+45.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (+37.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for safflower seed exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +36.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+46.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (+43.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -18.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, safflower seed export price increased by +72.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Afghanistan (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of safflower seed imported into Kazakhstan soared to X tons, picking up by 57% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 743% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safflower seed imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main safflower seed supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at +45.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +55.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 71%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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 +6.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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