Kazakhstan: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh market for frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Kazakhstan

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Frozen, dried and smoked fish production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and Lithuania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen, dried and smoked fish imports to Kazakhstan, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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