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Kazakhstan - Tobacco (Smoking Tobacco, Chewing Tobacco, Snuff) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Kazakhstan: Tobacco Market 2025

Tobacco Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh tobacco market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Tobacco Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, tobacco production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Tobacco production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Tobacco Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) decreased by -65.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,595% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, tobacco exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2,523%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for tobacco exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, tobacco exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to +73.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+77.4% per year) and Vietnam (+89.7% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uzbekistan totaled +86.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+106.2% per year) and Vietnam (+81.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -21.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tobacco Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) were imported into Kazakhstan; with an increase of 19% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tobacco imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of tobacco to Kazakhstan, with a approx. 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +6.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) to Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +13.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, 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 +6.5% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of tobacco consumption in 2021 were China, India and Turkey, together accounting for 30% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of tobacco production in 2021 were China, India and Turkey, together accounting for 30% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) to Kazakhstan?

In value terms, Russia constituted the largest supplier of tobacco to Kazakhstan, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 1.7% share.

What are the leading importers of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) from Kazakhstan?

In value terms, Uzbekistan remains the key foreign market for tobacco exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Georgia, with a 7.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in Kazakhstan?

The average tobacco export price stood at $6,183 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -50.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) in Kazakhstan?

In 2021, the average tobacco import price amounted to $13,455 per ton, reducing by -7.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tobacco market in Kazakhstan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 12001930 - Smoking tobacco (excluding tobacco duty)
Prodcom 12001990 - Manufactured tobacco, extracts and essences, other homogenised or reconstituted tobacco, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Kazakhstan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kazakhstan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024