Kazakhstan: Pasta And Couscous Market 2024

Pasta And Couscous Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh pasta and couscous market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pasta And Couscous Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, pasta and couscous production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Pasta and couscous production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pasta And Couscous Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of stuffed pasta and couscous decreased by -0.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 128%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pasta and couscous exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pasta and couscous exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, pasta and couscous exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tajikistan (X tons), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+34.8% per year) and Tajikistan (+24.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pasta and couscous exported from Kazakhstan were Russia ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Tajikistan ($X), together comprising 87% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +56.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pasta and couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pasta and couscous export price increased by +85.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Uzbekistan (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pasta And Couscous Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. X tons of stuffed pasta and couscous were imported into Kazakhstan; growing by 14% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pasta and couscous imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pasta and couscous to Kazakhstan, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, pasta and couscous imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+10.8% per year) and China (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stuffed pasta and couscous to Kazakhstan, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.5% per year) and South Korea (+19.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pasta and couscous import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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