Kazakhstan: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable descent. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in Kazakhstan

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 18%. Candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, shipments abroad of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), sixfold. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+16.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-2.8% per year) and Uzbekistan (+15.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Russia (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into Kazakhstan

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -7.2% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth 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, imports increased by +84.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% 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: Uzbekistan (+24.4% per year) and Ukraine (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery to Kazakhstan, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-0.8% per year) and Turkey (+12.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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