Kazakhstan: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2023, the Kazakh potato market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, potato production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Potato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of potatoes in Kazakhstan totaled X tons per ha in 2023, standing approx. at 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The potato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the 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 2023, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Kazakhstan; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production attained the maximum at X ha in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Potato Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

Potato exports from Kazakhstan surged to X tons in 2023, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. 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 attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, potato exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 Turkmenistan (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkmenistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Potato Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2023, purchases abroad of potatoes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Pakistan ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest potato suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan, Gambia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform