Central Asia: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets contracted slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in Central Asia

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports, with a CAGR of +5.9% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to -23.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -95.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -27.2% per year.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in Central Asia fell slightly to X tons, reducing by -4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 389%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 377%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons) were the key importers of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in Central Asia, together accounting for near 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), generating a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in Central Asia, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mongolia stood at +42.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-14.8% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -50.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (-3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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