Kazakhstan: Market for Dried Or Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Smoked Fish in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kazakh dried or smoked fish market, when its value decreased by -13.8% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Dried Or Smoked Fish in Kazakhstan

In value terms, dried or smoked fish production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 56%. Dried or smoked fish production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the sixth consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas shipments of dried or smoked fish, which increased by 64% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for dried or smoked fish exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, dried or smoked fish exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+110.1% per year) and Ukraine (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried or smoked fish exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-2.6% per year) and Belarus (+95.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dried or smoked fish export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -28.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of dried or smoked fish imported into Kazakhstan contracted dramatically to X tons, reducing by -22.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish imports reached $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +95.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest dried or smoked fish supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, dried or smoked fish imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.0% per year) and Belarus (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or smoked fish to Kazakhstan, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+6.4% per year) and China (+19.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or smoked fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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