Central Asia: Battered Fish Fillet Market 2025

Battered Fish Fillet Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Central Asian battered fish fillet market, when its value decreased by -3.1% to $X. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +61.7% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Production in Central Asia

In value terms, battered fish fillet production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Battered Fish Fillet Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs were exported in Central Asia; dropping by -74.7% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,231% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, battered fish fillet exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 1,817% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Mongolia (X tons) was the largest exporter of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs, making up 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), constituting a 26% share of total exports.

Mongolia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs exports, with a CAGR of +90.2% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mongolia (+74 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-74.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest battered fish fillet supplying countries in Central Asia were Mongolia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +70.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -55.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Mongolia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+1.3%).

Battered Fish Fillet Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, battered fish fillet imports in Central Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of 16% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, battered fish fillet imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importer of fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in Central Asia, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 67% of total imports in 2021. Mongolia (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (10%) and Kyrgyzstan (8.8%).

Imports into Kazakhstan decreased at an average annual rate of -8.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+20.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +20.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Mongolia (-15.3%) and Kyrgyzstan (-17.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+11 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Mongolia (-7.8 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (-10.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs in Central Asia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 6.7% share.

In Kazakhstan, battered fish fillet imports shrank by an average annual rate of -8.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (-16.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :