Kazakhstan: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2024

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kazakh preserved swine meat market, when its value decreased by -12.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, preserved swine meat production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +34.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat were exported from Kazakhstan; jumping by 80% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,320% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,522%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X kg) was the main destination for preserved swine meat exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved swine meat exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+0.1%).

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas purchases of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat decreased by -0.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 273%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main preserved swine meat supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved swine meat imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +37.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+16.6% per year) and Belarus (-34.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat to Kazakhstan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +33.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+8.4% per year) and Belarus (-37.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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