Central Asia: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian barley market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Central Asia

In value terms, barley production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of barley production was Kazakhstan (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, barley production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), eightfold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Kazakhstan totaled X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

In 2022, the average barley yield in Central Asia stood at X tons per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the barley yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of barley production in Central Asia rose remarkably to X ha, growing by X% compared with the year before. The total harvested area indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley harvested area decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of barley increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Kazakhstan (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barley exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest barley supplier in Central Asia.

In Kazakhstan, barley exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to X% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports in Central Asia

Barley imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, barley imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main importers of barley in Central Asia, together achieving X% of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Tajikistan ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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