Kazakhstan: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh almond market increased by 38% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Almond Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, almond production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average almond yield in Kazakhstan amounted to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average almond yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of almonds production in Kazakhstan reduced modestly to X ha, flattening at 2020. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 7.2%. The almond harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Almond Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, exports of almonds from Kazakhstan dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of -19.2% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 5,246% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, almond exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 4,495% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for almond exports from Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +41.3%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for almond exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +35.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average almond export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -4.4% per year.

Almond Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of almonds increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 187%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, almond imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 256%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of almond to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, almond imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), ninefold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +43.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+3.6% per year) and Tajikistan (+43.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of almond to Kazakhstan, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +51.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+34.4% per year) and the United States (-6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average almond import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 95% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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