Alliaceous vegetables market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Kazakhstan opened the period at 1 037 thousand tons in 2018, underpinned by active production from companies like GREEN LAND ALATAU and TOPAR GREENHOUSES. A contraction to 835 thousand tons followed in 2019. Recovery commenced in 2020, with volume rising to 917 thousand tons, driven by the strengthened role of greenhouse farms that massively switched to cucumber cultivation, while the COVID-19 pandemic affected logistics and demand.

Growth continued into 2021 as the market reached 1 005 thousand tons, supported by the diversification of greenhouse production and increased export volumes, which stimulated further investment. The market stabilized at 997 thousand tons in 2022 despite rising exports. By 2023, the market expanded to 1 061 thousand tons, a period which also saw a 13.8% decline in vegetable processing.

In 2024, industry factors highlight a continued shift toward cucumber production in greenhouses and a significant rise in vegetable exports, though comprehensive market size data for the year are not yet available.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan ranked 25th globally in the production of alliaceous vegetables.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Kazakhstan produced 860.6 K t of alliaceous vegetables, marking a 7.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 802.1 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 953.2 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 15.8%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, K t

Alliaceous vegetable exports from Kazakhstan have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 112.3 K t, showing a slight rise of 1.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 70.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Russia, Afghanistan, and Poland—collectively accounted for 73.3% of Kazakhstan's total alliaceous vegetable exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign alliaceous vegetable supplies from Kazakhstan have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 18 966 K $ US, reflecting a strong increase of 16.0% compared to the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 169.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia, Poland, and Afghanistan remained the primary markets for Kazakhstan's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. Russia accounted for 64.0% of exports, Poland for 9.0%, and Afghanistan for 5.0%, together making up 78.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Kazakhstan's alliaceous vegetable imports amounted to 168.3 K t, representing a robust increase of 17.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 80.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.8%. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 8.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, jumping by 68.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan were the main sources for Kazakhstan's alliaceous vegetable imports in volume, jointly comprising 92.0% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Kazakhstan's alliaceous vegetable imports declined. In 2020, imports reached 26 491 K $ US, which is 10.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 657 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 30.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China were the principal suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Kazakhstan in value terms. Uzbekistan contributed 51.1% of imports, Tajikistan 28.4%, and China 11.8%, together accounting for 91.4% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020