Kazakhstan: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, the Kazakh meat market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Meat Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Kazakhstan reduced to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Kazakhstan; stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads, leveling off in the following year.

Meat Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for meat exports from Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for meat exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Meat Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of meat imported into Kazakhstan fell slightly to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest meat supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belarus (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mongolia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of meat to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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