Kazakhstan: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, the Kazakh walnut market increased by 6.9% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Walnut Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, walnut production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average walnut yield in Kazakhstan surged to X tons per ha, increasing by 16% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the average walnut yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The walnut harvested area in Kazakhstan was estimated at X ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to walnut production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X tons of walnuts were exported from Kazakhstan; which is down by -45.9% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, walnut exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Kazakhstan, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, walnut exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-25.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (-54.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for walnut exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-10.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (-49.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 90% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Iraq (+81.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, walnut imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons, increasing by 17% against 2020. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,826% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, walnut imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,532%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of walnut to Kazakhstan, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, walnut imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Estonia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +54.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (+70.4% per year) and the United States (+147.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of walnut to Kazakhstan, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +61.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (+60.9% per year) and Chile (+109.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average walnut import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -16.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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