Kazakhstan: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh vegetable product market increased by 33% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, vegetable product production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetable products in Kazakhstan totaled X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1.4%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable product 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 2022, approx. X ha of vegetable products were harvested in Kazakhstan; remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable product harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetable products increased by 238% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 596% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 572%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled -5.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at -13.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -47.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -5.9% per year.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetable products increased by 220% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 246%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable product imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 447% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tajikistan (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable product supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from Tajikistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tajikistan amounted to +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+39.0% per year) and Russia (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Kazakhstan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tajikistan totaled +9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+36.9% per year) and Russia (+10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -43.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 58%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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