Kazakhstan: Fig Market 2025

Fig Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh fig market increased by 3,782% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of figs exported from Kazakhstan fell sharply to X tons, which is down by -48.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4,329%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 5,204% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for fig exports from Kazakhstan, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, fig exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +10.1%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for figs exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +9.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-0.6%).

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Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, purchases abroad of figs increased by 4,354% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fig imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest fig supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +55.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+29.1% per year) and Iran (+62.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of figs to Kazakhstan, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +22.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+27.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (+20.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fig import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -84.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($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 (-6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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