Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Kazakhstan stood at 165.8 thousand tons in 2018. It grew to 185.6 thousand tons in 2019, supported by increasing production. However, a sharp contraction to 121.9 thousand tons followed in 2020, primarily due to water shortages in key rice-growing regions like Kyzylorda and Turkistan, which reduced sown areas and yields.

State support programs for rice farming helped the market recover to 133.7 thousand tons in 2021. The following year, volume dipped slightly to 129.4 thousand tons, during which temporary export restrictions were introduced to secure domestic supply until the end of 2024.

Market volume rose again to 152.4 thousand tons in 2023, with domestic production covering about 97% of local demand for husked and broken rice. Into 2024, industry development measures continued, while rising costs for fuel, fertilizers, and imported machinery kept pressure on production expenses.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Kazakhstan's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined. In 2020, output reached 166.5 K t, marking a significant 22.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 213.7 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Kazakhstan's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 48 358 K $ US, representing a 29.6% year-on-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 32.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Kazakhstan exported 53 690 t of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, showing a moderate 10.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volumes grew by 70.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.5%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 6.2%, while the highest increase was recorded in 2018 at 65.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan consistently held the top positions in Kazakhstan's export structure for semi-milled or wholly milled rice by volume. Tajikistan accounted for 57.2% of exports, Uzbekistan for 18.5%, and Azerbaijan for 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented 82.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Kazakhstan's exports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 15 591 K $ US, showing a slight 0.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 34.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 17 644 K $ US, with the largest annual decline occurring in 2019 at 11.1% and the highest increase in 2018 at 52.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan were the main buyers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Kazakhstan by value. Tajikistan accounted for 46.8% of exports, Uzbekistan for 17.4%, and Azerbaijan for 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 74.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan imported 9 035 t of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, down 56.3% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 697 t, with the largest annual increase occurring that same year at 136.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the leading supplier of semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Kazakhstan, accounting for 79.2% of total imports by volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice totaled 5 131 K $ US, declining 55.6% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 11 547 K $ US, with the largest annual increase occurring that same year at 112.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Kazakhstan's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice by value, accounting for 83.3% of total imports. The remaining flows were spread across multiple smaller trading partners.

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

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