Butter, dairy spreads and milk fats market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in Kazakhstan demonstrated substantial growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 39,175 tons to 69,175 tons. This 77% expansion was marked by a particularly sharp increase in 2020, when the market reached 58,311 tons.

Following a minor contraction in 2021, market volume resumed its upward trajectory, climbing to 56,534 tons in 2022 and then jumping to 69,175 tons in 2023. Domestic production grew in parallel, from 34,572 tons to 61,856 tons over the period, forming the foundation for the market's overall expansion.

Production butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Kazakhstan

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Top producers of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

World map of production of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

Kazakhstan's production of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 52 734 tonnes, marking a 32.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 56.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Kazakhstan's production value of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 208.8 million US dollars, up 8.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 47.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%.

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

Exports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats from Kazakhstan

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Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest level was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with an 8.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Kazakhstan amounted to 1 622 tonnes, a decrease of 42.7% year-over-year. The peak volume of 2 830 tonnes was reached in 2019, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 424.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia dominated Kazakhstan's exports in kind, accounting for 89.4% of the total. The remaining exports were distributed among a variety of smaller countries.

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

Export values experienced notable volatility. The lowest value was in 2017, and the highest in 2019, with a 9.5-fold gap. In 2020, exports from Kazakhstan totaled 6 424 thousand US dollars, down 53.2% compared to 2019. The maximum value of 13 728 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2019, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 517.0%.

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

In value terms, Kazakhstan's exports from 2017 to 2020 were heavily concentrated on Russia, which held an 89.8% share. Other partners made up 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 butter, dairy spreads and milk fats to Kazakhstan

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After a two-year decline, Kazakhstan's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats rebounded. In 2020, imports reached 7 199 tonnes, a 43.7% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 2.6%, with an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 5 009 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 21.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats to Kazakhstan in kind were Ukraine (21.2%), Russia (20.6%), and Belarus (19.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 61.0% 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

In 2020, Kazakhstan's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms amounted to 28 108 thousand US dollars, up 36.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 670 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.5%.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, the leading sources of imports to Kazakhstan were Ukraine (22.2%), Belarus (19.3%), and Russia (17.5%). Combined, these countries represented 59.0% of total import flows.

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

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