According to national statistics of Kazakhstan, the country exported 5.8 mln tonnes of wheat in July-May 2021/22 MY (excluding supplies to the EAEU members), up 10% compared to the preceding season. Growth of shipments was based on stronger supplies to Iran and Italy.
Iran climbed to the third position in a list of the largest importers of Kazakh wheat. It increased purchases by 3.9 times y/y to 765 thsd tonnes in July-May.
Uzbekistan remained the main destination for Kazakh wheat. It bought 2.6 mln tonnes of the grain in the reporting period, down 14% y/y. Tajikistan imported 856 thsd tonnes of Kazakh wheat, down 5% y/y.
China cut purchases of Kazakh wheat by 91% to 28 thsd tonnes. It was among TOP-5 largest importers in 2020/21 MY.
APK-Inform forecasts wheat export from Kazakhstan in 2021/22 MY at 7 mln tonnes.
You can get the detailed information about the grain market of Central Asia in 2021/22 MY and prospects for 2022/23 MY within the second international Asia Grains&Oils Conference in Tashkent, which will be held on September 14-15, 2022, International Hotel Tashkent.
