Kazakhstan: Wheat Gluten Market 2025

Wheat Gluten Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh wheat gluten market decreased by -5.8% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Wheat Gluten Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, wheat gluten production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheat Gluten Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of wheat gluten increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the eighth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 461%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, wheat gluten exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 422% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of wheat gluten exports from Kazakhstan, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +504.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wheat gluten exported from Kazakhstan were Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising 97% of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +723.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat gluten export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+51.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheat Gluten Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, purchases abroad of wheat gluten increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheat gluten imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 111% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main wheat gluten supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, wheat gluten imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +31.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheat gluten to Kazakhstan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +26.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat gluten import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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