Kazakhstan: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh fresh beef carcase market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

Fresh beef carcase exports from Kazakhstan soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 237% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 382%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 348%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for fresh beef carcase exports from Kazakhstan, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan totaled +92.0%.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan stood at +93.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29% 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 foreign 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 Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 383% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 308%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) was the main fresh beef carcase supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus totaled +23.5%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal to Kazakhstan, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belarus amounted to +20.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-2.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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