Almonds market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The almond market in Kazakhstan expanded significantly from 7 779 t in 2018 to 12 724 t in 2021. This growth was fueled by rising global demand for almonds due to population growth and higher incomes, coupled with favorable weather in key producing regions like the United States which increased harvests and lowered prices. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 accelerated a consumer shift towards healthy eating and spurred the growth of online sales, further supporting market volume.

Market volume dipped to 11 234 t in 2022 as global supply chain disruptions and raw material price volatility constrained imports. However, recovery followed in 2023, with the market reaching 12 877 t, aided by increased regional almond trade and the continued expansion of e-commerce in Kazakhstan involving major platforms like Kaspi.kz and Halyk Market, which improved product accessibility.

Underlying consumer trends towards healthy snacks and ongoing investments in e-commerce and fulfillment infrastructure provided a consistent foundation for almond consumption throughout the period.

Production almonds in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Kazakhstan's almond production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 101.2 tons of almonds, marking a 1.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 103.0 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 0.7%.

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

Exports almonds from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Kazakhstan's almond exports rebounded in 2020. Export volumes reached 792 tons, showing a sharp increase of 25.9% from the previous year. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 72.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -34.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 629 tons, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 68.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia consistently dominated Kazakhstan's almond export flows, accounting for 98.4% of total exports in volume terms.

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

The almond export market showed significant volatility during this period. The highest value was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.2 times. In 2020, Kazakhstan's almond exports totaled 1 129 thousand US dollars, representing a 106.4% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was 547 thousand US dollars in 2019, which also saw the largest annual decline of 65.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia played the leading role in Kazakhstan's almond exports by value, capturing 87.4% of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports almonds to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, t

Kazakhstan's almond imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 12 573 tons, showing a 27.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 51.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China and the United States remained the primary sources for Kazakhstan's almond imports in volume terms, together accounting for 95.6% of total flows, with other partners making up the rest.

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

Kazakhstan's almond imports by value have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country imported almonds worth 20 121 thousand US dollars, indicating an 8.8% year-on-year gain. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 412 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual decline of 1.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 12.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United States were the dominant suppliers of almonds to Kazakhstan in value terms, together representing 93.0% of total imports, while other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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