Kazakhstan: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kazakh strawberry market, when its value decreased by -7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, strawberry production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 12%. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of strawberries in Kazakhstan contracted slightly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 25% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Kazakhstan; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, exports of strawberries from Kazakhstan soared to X tons, increasing by 83% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -3.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Kazakhstan.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +3.1% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of strawberries imported into Kazakhstan soared to X tons, jumping by 21% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest strawberry suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +21.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+38.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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