Kazakhstan: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh apricot market decreased by -9.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, apricot production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apricots in Kazakhstan fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -1.9% on 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 6.2% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average apricot 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Kazakhstan amounted to X ha, remaining stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The apricot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of apricots increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 501%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, apricot exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 433%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Kazakhstan, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to +40.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +29.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -12.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -8.4% per year.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, purchases abroad of apricots decreased by -29.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 158% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tajikistan (X tons) constituted the largest apricot supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, apricot imports from Tajikistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tajikistan stood at +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (-14.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-34.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest apricot suppliers to Kazakhstan were Tajikistan ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +15.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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