Kazakhstan’s wheat and barley production improves in 2022-23

Published 2023년 3월 8일

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In the 2022-23 agricultural season, Kazakhstan experienced a significant boost in wheat and barley production, with increases of 39% to 16.4 million tonnes and 3.3 million tonnes respectively, marking the highest wheat production since the 2017-18 season. This surge is primarily attributed to favorable weather conditions and precipitation.

The country's wheat exports saw a 31% increase, reaching 3.7 million tonnes, with Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan as the main buyers. The Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) anticipates wheat and wheat flour exports to rise by 7% to 9.5 million tonnes due to enhanced production and sustained demand. Additionally, barley exports are expected to double to 900,000 tonnes, driven by increased production and hopes to reclaim market share in Iran, Uzbekistan, and China.

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Wheat and barley production in Kazakhstan improved in 2022-23, with both experiencing a 39% increase from the previous year, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Wheat production is estimated at 16.4 million tonnes, the highest since 2017-18, with improved weather and precipitation. Barley production is estimated at 3.3 million tonnes. Kazakhstan exported 3.7 million tonnes of wheat in 2022-23, a 31% increase from the previous year. Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan remained the top three buyers of Kazakhstani wheat and wheat flour. Based on the increase in wheat production and strong demand from traditional export markets, the USDA estimates wheat and wheat flour exports for 2022-23 to be 9.5 million tonnes, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. The USDA ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult