Afghanistan: Maize Market 2020

Maize Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the maize market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, maize consumption continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the maize market reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the maize market failed to regain its momentum.

Maize Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, maize production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, maize production continues to indicate a deep descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, maize production attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, maize production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of maize in Afghanistan stood at X ton per ha in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the maize yield continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the maize yield attained its peak figure level at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of maize were harvested in Afghanistan; stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the maize harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the maize harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the maize harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Maize Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

Maize exports from Afghanistan totaled X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, maize exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, maize exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, maize exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, maize exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) represented the major exporter of maize, committing X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Argentina (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total exports.

Exports from the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Ukraine (+X%), Romania (+X%), Russia (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Argentina (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of Brazil (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), the U.S. (+X p.p.), Argentina (+X p.p.), Romania (+X p.p.) and Russia (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the maize export price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the maize export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for maize attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for maize remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Maize Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the amount of maize imported into Afghanistan totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, maize imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, maize imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, maize imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, maize imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, maize imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the main importers of maize in 2018, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. South Korea (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Vietnam (X%), Spain (X%), Iran (X%) and Egypt (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest maize importing markets into Afghanistan were Mexico ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Vietnam, Spain, Iran, Egypt, the Netherlands, Italy, Colombia, Taiwan, Chinese, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Vietnam experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the maize import price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the maize import price continues to indicate a significant downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for maize attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform