Central Asia: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian frozen chicken cut market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +78.7% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Central Asia

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 234%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Uzbekistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +7.9%).

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Frozen chicken cut exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by 95% on the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main exporter of frozen cuts of chicken, mixing up 60% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together making up a 39% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +175.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest frozen chicken cut supplier in Central Asia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +16.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (+69.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+193.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 62%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of frozen cuts of chicken, when their volume decreased by -9.7% to X tons. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +91.0% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +103.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of frozen cuts of chicken in Central Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 53% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Turkmenistan (X tons) and Mongolia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 47% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+34.2%), Turkmenistan (+13.8%) and Mongolia (+13.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +34.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Mongolia increased by +17, +6.3 and +3.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen cuts of chicken in Central Asia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled +2.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (+40.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 ($X per ton), while Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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