Kazakhstan: Grain Market 2024

Grain Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh grain market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, grain production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Kazakhstan rose remarkably to X tons per ha, surging by X% against the year before. 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%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cereal grains were harvested in Kazakhstan; leveling off at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), threefold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereal grains exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Grain Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

For the sixth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of cereal grains, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main grain supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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