Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for beef, sheep, and goat fat in Kazakhstan expanded from 18 528 t in 2018 to 20 848 t in 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by continuous increases in livestock populations, particularly cattle, sheep, and goats, which rose from 7.4 million head of cattle in 2019 to 8.9 million by 2023. State interventions, such as subsidies for pedigree animal acquisition and maintenance, alongside the creation of large-scale feeding facilities, directly boosted production capacity.

Key developments included the 2018 establishment of a feeding base for 3 000 head of cattle, aimed at improving product quality and supply. Herd expansion was sustained through government distribution of breeding bulls and support for pasture-based livestock farming. While export surges in 2020 and 2021 temporarily moderated market volume growth, the underlying production trend remained upward due to these structural investments.

By 2023, the market benefited from a 4.1% increase in slaughter volumes and broader herd growth across all livestock categories. Despite challenges such as increased animal mortality in 2023, the overall trajectory was positive, supported by ongoing subsidies and rising demand for Kazakh meat in CIS and Arab countries, which encouraged production and market expansion.

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Kazakhstan's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 19 161 tons, marking a 3.0% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 6.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Kazakhstan's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 18 304 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 24 388 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.7% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 61.6 tons and peaked in 2020 at 883.1 tons, representing a 14.3-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat amounted to 883.1 tons, a dramatic year-over-year surge of 1,333.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 19.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in kind were primarily directed toward Russia and Uzbekistan. Together, these two countries accounted for 98.2% of total exports, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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 reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 72.9 thousand US dollars and reached a high in 2020 at 843.6 thousand US dollars, showing an 11.6-fold variation. In 2020, Kazakhstan exported 843.6 thousand US dollars worth of beef, sheep, or goat fat, which is 1,057.0% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 28.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the dominant market for Kazakhstan's exports of beef, sheep, or goat fat in value terms, holding an 88.2% share of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among various other destinations.

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

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

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2018 at 368.6 tons and climbed to their maximum in 2020 at 896.7 tons, a 2.4-fold shift. In 2020, Kazakhstan imported 896.7 tons of beef, sheep, or goat fat, a significant increase of 21.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, decreasing by 49.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 100.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary suppliers of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Kazakhstan in kind were Denmark (22.0% of imports), Russia (21.5% of imports), and Belarus (16.1% of imports). Together, these three countries accounted for 59.6% of total imports.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 367.4 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 833.8 thousand US dollars, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.3 times. In 2020, Kazakhstan imported 833.8 thousand US dollars worth of beef, sheep, or goat fat, indicating a solid increase of 16.9% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, falling by 30.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 94.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark (21.5% of imports in value terms), Russia (17.9% of imports in value terms), and Belarus (16.5% of imports in value terms) continued to be the main suppliers of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Kazakhstan. Collectively, they formed 55.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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