Central Asia: Market for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk 2025

Market Size for Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Central Asia

The Central Asian market for non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk in Central Asia

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk increased by 86% to X litres for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 122%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in exports structure, recording X litres, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X litres) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.8% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (6.3%).

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk exports, with a CAGR of +13.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-7.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+9.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-3.3 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (-5.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk supplier in Central Asia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

In Kazakhstan, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk exports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (-7.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per litre, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per litre), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Not Containing Milk

Imports in Central Asia

Non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports rose remarkably to X litres in 2022, picking up by 11% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. The volume of import peaked at X litres in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alcoholic beverage, not containing milk imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X litres), distantly followed by Mongolia (X litres), Kyrgyzstan (X litres) and Uzbekistan (X litres) represented the major importers of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +119.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, which accounted for a further 11%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +123.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per litre in 2022, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Uzbekistan ($X per litre) and Kazakhstan ($X per litre), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per litre) and Mongolia ($X per litre) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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