Kazakhstan: Malt Market 2024

Malt Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh malt market increased by 2.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. Malt consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Malt Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, malt production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9.8%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Malt Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, shipments abroad of malt (not roasted) decreased by -14.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 727% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, malt exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 465%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for malt exports from Kazakhstan, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, malt exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold. Tajikistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+87.1% per year) and Tajikistan (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for malt (not roasted) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan stood at -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+98.8% per year) and Tajikistan (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average malt export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) and Tajikistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Malt Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Malt imports into Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 102% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, malt imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -1.8% against 2019 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest malt supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, malt imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +10.0%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of malt (not roasted) to Kazakhstan, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to +1.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average malt import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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