Kazakhstan: Sunflower Oilcake Market 2025

Sunflower Oilcake Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh sunflower oilcake market totaled $X in 2021, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Sunflower oilcake consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Oilcake Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, sunflower oilcake production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +30.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 60%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Oilcake Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of sunflower oilcake exported from Kazakhstan dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -39% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 563% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sunflower oilcake exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 818%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower oilcake exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower oilcake exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan totaled +38.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+55.2% per year) and Russia (+45.5% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower oilcake exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan amounted to +48.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+77.7% per year) and Russia (+55.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sunflower oilcake export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 69% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sunflower oilcake export price increased by +98.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 Denmark (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Oilcake Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Sunflower oilcake imports into Kazakhstan surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 67% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 171% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower oilcake imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 148% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main sunflower oilcake supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled -4.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sunflower oilcake import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 41% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sunflower oilcake import price increased by +30.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +5.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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