Kazakhstan: Malt Market 2024

Malt Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh malt market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Malt Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, malt production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Malt production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Malt Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, exports of malt from Kazakhstan stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 158%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, malt exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for malt exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, malt exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tajikistan (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+32.4% per year) and Tajikistan (+10.6% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for malt exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uzbekistan stood at -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+4.5% per year) and Russia (+11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average malt export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Tajikistan (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Malt Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Malt imports into Kazakhstan was estimated at X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -0.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, malt imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of malt to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, malt imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-6.5% per year) and Germany (+9.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of malt to Kazakhstan, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-10.8% per year) and Germany (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average malt import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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