The barley exports from Kazakhstan increased by 75%
During the period from September to February of the current marketing year, slightly more than 925.000 tons of barley were exported from Kazakhstan, which is 75% higher than the figure of the same period of the previous marketing year. In the last marketing year, 527.4 thousand tons were exported. Moreover, this figure is 32% higher than the barley export of the entire previous marketing year. In 2016/17 MY, 0.7 million tons were exported.
The beginning of February 2018 was marked by a decrease in the rate of export supplies from Kazakhstan. During this month, 170.9 thousand tons were exported, which is 15% lower than in January, but exceeds the figure for February last year by 108%.
The largest amount of barley was exported to Iran, namely 96% of the total supply.
This season the geography of exports was also expanded. Barley was exported to the EU countries. One per cent of the total export was delivered to the Great Britain.
Also, some of the main importers of barley from Kazakhstan are such countries as Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan is a large producer of barley, which is in demand in the global market. The increase in barley export from Kazakhstan is due to the high quality of the product and the development of logistics infrastructure.
Barley is used in the food industry and animal feed. The increase in barley export from Kazakhstan can contribute to the development of agriculture in the region as well as improving the country’s economic situation.
However, it is important to consider the volatility of the global market and take measures to maintain the stability of barley export from Kazakhstan. Moreover, it is crucial to continue developing barley production and providing high-quality products to meet the demands of the global market.