Kazakhstan: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh pork market increased by 2.9% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, pork production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pork in Kazakhstan reached X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 9% against the previous year. The pork yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Kazakhstan reached X heads in 2022, with an increase of 1.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 1.9% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of pork exported from Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 29% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Kazakhstan, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+46.0% per year) and Armenia (-32.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pork exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+44.2% per year) and Armenia (-35.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pork Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas purchases of pork increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 132%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of pork to Kazakhstan, with a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +48.9%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to Kazakhstan, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +41.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pork import price increased by +39.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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