Kazakhstan: Frozen Catfish Market 2022

Frozen Catfish Market Size in Kazakhstan

For the fourth year in a row, the Kazakh frozen catfish market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Frozen Catfish Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, frozen catfish production expanded notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Frozen catfish production peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Catfish Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2020, overseas shipments of frozen catfish decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, frozen catfish exports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen catfish exports from Kazakhstan, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Georgia and Kyrgyzstan, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kyrgyzstan, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Georgia ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen catfish exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen catfish export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Catfish Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

For the third consecutive year, Kazakhstan recorded decline in supplies from abroad of frozen catfish, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, frozen catfish imports fell sharply to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen catfish to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam stood at -X%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen catfish to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen catfish import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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