Kazakhstan: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the Kazakh vegetable market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Vegetable Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, vegetable production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Kazakhstan dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 vegetables were harvested in Kazakhstan; flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from Kazakhstan; growing by X% against 2021. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

For the third year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in purchases abroad of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable supplier to Kazakhstan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tajikistan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkmenistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tajikistan (X% per year) and Turkmenistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkmenistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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