Tajikistan: Sorghum Market 2020

Sorghum Market Size in Tajikistan

The revenue of the sorghum market in Tajikistan amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sorghum consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sorghum market attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Production in Tajikistan

In value terms, sorghum production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sorghum production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sorghum production reached its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of sorghum in Tajikistan totaled X kg per ha in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the sorghum yield continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the sorghum yield reached its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the sorghum yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Sorghum harvested area in Tajikistan totaled X ha in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the sorghum harvested area continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global sorghum harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports by Country

The U.S. represented the key exporter of sorghum in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Australia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%). The following exporters - France (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to sorghum exports from the U.S. stood at -X%. At the same time, Afghanistan (+X%), Australia (+X%), Ukraine (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Argentina (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Australia, Ukraine, Afghanistan and France increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Argentina (-X p.p.) and the U.S. (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest sorghum supplier from Tajikistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+X% per year) and Argentina (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The sorghum export price in Tajikistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the sorghum export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for sorghum reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports by Country

China prevails in sorghum imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%). Mexico (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Djibouti (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Somalia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to sorghum imports into China stood at -X%. At the same time, Somalia (+X%), Djibouti (+X%), Sudan (+X%) and Kenya (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Somalia emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Japan (-X%), Spain (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Sudan, Djibouti and Somalia increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Japan (-X p.p.), Spain (-X p.p.), Mexico (-X p.p.) and China (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sorghum into Tajikistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sudan (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sorghum import price in Tajikistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the sorghum import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the import prices for sorghum reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform