Kazakhstan: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Kazakhstan

After two years of growth, the Kazakh cherry and sour cherry market decreased by -54.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Kazakhstan

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Kazakhstan surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 844% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Kazakhstan dropped modestly to X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -90.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 543% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 505% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -6.5%.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled -5.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +1.0% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -70.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 257% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 513% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry and sour cherry to Kazakhstan, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tajikistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan amounted to +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+27.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-26.6% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Kazakhstan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uzbekistan amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (+29.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-28.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -17.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($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 (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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