Central Asia: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Central Asia

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports in Central Asia reduced slightly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the main exporter of frozen, dried and smoked fish in Central Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Tajikistan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Tajikistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish imported in Central Asia rose notably to X tons, surging by X% against the year before. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key importer of frozen, dried and smoked fish, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen, dried and smoked fish imports into Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Tajikistan (X%) and Turkmenistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Tajikistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen, dried and smoked fish in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Tajikistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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