Apples, pears and quinces market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Kazakhstan grew from 353.9 thousand tonnes to 384.3 thousand tonnes. This rise was primarily fueled by increasing imports to satisfy domestic demand, supported by state policies promoting orchard expansion and the adoption of modern cultivation technologies like drip irrigation, which enhanced yields. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced supply chain disruptions in 2020, moderating the pace of growth.

Post-pandemic recovery in 2021 pushed the market volume to a peak of 396.4 thousand tonnes, aided by returning consumer demand and the entry of new producers and processors. The following year saw stabilization around 394.5 thousand tonnes. Although a record apple harvest was achieved, an estimated 100 thousand tonnes were lost due to insufficient storage and logistics infrastructure, offsetting the potential supply increase.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 361.5 thousand tonnes. During this period, retail food turnover showed significant growth, reflecting changing consumption patterns, while the market remained heavily dependent on imports from Poland and China. Concurrently, new product segments such as apple juice concentrates and processing developed, diversifying the industry landscape.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

In 2020, Kazakhstan produced 274.2 thousand tons of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a significant 18.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, reaching 20.8%.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports varied widely, with a 9.7-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Kazakhstan exported 12.1 thousand tons of apples, pears, and quinces, which represented a 30.8% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 17.5 thousand tons, with the largest increase that year at 345.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of apples, pears, and quinces were highly concentrated, with Russia accounting for 93.0% of the total 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

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 and hit a low in 2017, showing a 7.4-fold difference. In 2020, the value of Kazakhstan's apple, pear, and quince exports was 3 386 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 8.9% decline from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2019 at 3 715 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 175.7%.

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

During 2017–2020, the export market in value terms was extremely narrow, with Russia alone responsible for 95.6% of total 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 apples, pears and quinces to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Kazakhstan imported 122.3 thousand tons of apples, pears, and quinces, representing a sharp 25.8% reduction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.9%, with an average annual decline of 5.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 121.0 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 164.9 thousand tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 36.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Kazakhstan's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms were Poland (52.9% of imports), Uzbekistan (12.2%), and China (10.4%), together making up 75.5% of total flows.

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

In 2020, the value of Kazakhstan's imports of apples, pears, and quinces stood at 55 595 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 28.2% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 77 406 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 37.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, Poland (51.2% of imports in value terms), Uzbekistan (12.4%), and China (10.7%) led the import structure, together accounting for 74.2% of total flows.

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

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