Dried shelled legumes market in Tajikistan

Earlier Report Observations

After stable growth in 2018-2019, the market volume of dried shelled legumes in Tajikistan surged in 2020 to 129.4 thousand tons, which is 18.8% above the 2019 level. This jump was driven by an overall 8.8% increase in the country's agricultural production and a significant rise in imports of agricultural products, which reached record levels.

The market contracted to 111.7 thousand tons in 2021 but then recovered, reaching 124.7 thousand tons in 2023. The recovery and growth in 2022-2023 occurred against the backdrop of strong economic growth in Tajikistan, which amounted to 8.3% in 2023, supported by state-owned enterprises and external funding, stimulating the agricultural sector.

In 2024, the government approved the Food Safety Program for 2024-2028 and made amendments to legislation, strengthening the regulatory framework for the agricultural market.

Production dried shelled legumes in Tajikistan

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Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2017-2020

Tajikistan's production of dried shelled legumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 120 419 tons, marking a 17.0% year-over-year rise. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 99 323 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 37.6%.

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Exports dried shelled legumes from Tajikistan

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Exports of dried shelled legumes from Tajikistan declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports fell to just 5 tons, a sharp decrease of 95.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 99.1%, translating to an annualized decline rate of 79.4%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Iran consistently accounted for 82.1% of Tajikistan's total exports in volume, highlighting a high concentration of trade with a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Tajikistan in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market exhibited significant volatility during these years. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 91 000 US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 5 000 US dollars, reflecting an 18-fold gap. In 2020, exports totaled 5 000 US dollars, which is 91.1% lower year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 28.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Tajikistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Iran were the top buyers of dried shelled legumes from Tajikistan in value terms, accounting for 39.0%, 30.3%, and 15.8% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 85.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Tajikistan in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried shelled legumes to Tajikistan

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In 2020, Tajikistan's imports of dried shelled legumes amounted to 8 941 tons, showing a sharp increase of 46.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 34.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 6 095 tons, while the largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 8.2%.

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Throughout 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Russia remained the key partners for imports in volume, jointly accounting for 94.0% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Tajikistan in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, Tajikistan's imports of dried shelled legumes increased in 2020. The country imported 2 491 000 US dollars worth, indicating an abrupt rise of 65.7% compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 503 000 US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 37.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Tajikistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Kazakhstan dominated Tajikistan's imports in value terms, jointly taking 89.9% of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Tajikistan in value, 2017-2020