Kazakhstan: Baby Garment Market 2025

Baby Garment Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh baby garment market decreased by -0.6% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a mild setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Baby Garment Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, baby garment production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the third consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded decline in shipments abroad of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted), which decreased by -38.7% to X units in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 374% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 148%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for baby garment exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, baby garment exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X units), sevenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (0.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+237.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby garment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Baby garment imports into Kazakhstan contracted to X units in 2022, declining by -5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 138% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, baby garment imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), Russia (X units) and Bangladesh (X units) were the main suppliers of baby garment imports to Kazakhstan, together accounting for 93% of total imports. Uzbekistan, China, India and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +83.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Russia ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) appeared to be the largest baby garment suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Uzbekistan, China, India and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.8%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +92.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby garment import price amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 91%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+24.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform