Kazakhstan: Chili And Pepper Market 2025

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh chili and pepper market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +4.8% against 2018 indices. Chili and pepper consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chili And Pepper Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, chili and pepper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Kazakhstan reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 4.7% against the previous year. The chili and pepper yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in Kazakhstan shrank slightly to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of chilies and peppers (green) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 563%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 481%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Kazakhstan, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+19.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+99.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+46.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (+114.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 8.1% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were imported into Kazakhstan; picking up by 125% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 619%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 320%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), China (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of chili and pepper imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +64.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chili and pepper suppliers to Kazakhstan were Iran ($X), China ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of +63.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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