Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in Kazakhstan started at 243.8 thousand tonnes in 2018, bolstered by state support for agribusiness and logistics infrastructure development in cities like Almaty and Astana. After a dip to 224.5 thousand tonnes in 2019, during which digital sales channels expanded to improve accessibility, the market recovered to 237.5 thousand tonnes in 2020. This rebound was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which stimulated online vegetable sales, and state subsidies for fertilizers and herbicides that enhanced production.

Growth accelerated from 2021 to 2022, with the market rising to 249.4 thousand tonnes and then surging to 350.2 thousand tonnes. This sharp increase was fueled by continued state support for greenhouse farming, significant investments in the agro-industrial complex that expanded production capacity, and changing consumer preferences toward healthy eating. The entry into force of new technical regulations for food labeling in late 2022 reinforced quality standards, supporting market development.

In 2023, the market stabilized at 346.5 thousand tonnes. The approval of a comprehensive plan for agricultural processing and growing demand in major urban centers like Almaty and Astana provided a foundation for future expansion, while digital platforms for order management optimized logistics in the fresh vegetable segment.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan ranked as the 18th largest global producer of capsicum and pimenta fruits.

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

In 2020, Kazakhstan produced 227.5 thousand tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits, marking a moderate 6.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 5.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 11.3%.

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

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan exported 5 758 tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits, reflecting a sharp 30.8% year-over-year contraction. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 321 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 168.5% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits were almost entirely directed to Russia, which accounted for 98.6% of total flows.

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

After two years of growth, capsicum and pimenta fruit deliveries from Kazakhstan declined. In 2020, exports totaled 2 003 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate 5.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 49.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%. The peak value was in 2019 at 2 108 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 33.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, Russia dominated as the primary buyer of capsicum and pimenta fruits from Kazakhstan, capturing 99.3% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kazakhstan declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 733 tons, showing a robust 16.7% fall from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 32.8%, averaging an annualized decline of 12.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 23 860 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.9% drop. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 1.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China played the leading role in Kazakhstan's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in kind, holding a 71.4% share of total flows, with other markets 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 a two-year rise, Kazakhstan's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits declined. In 2020, imports totaled 13 202 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 26.6% year-over-year contraction. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 17 997 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the main supplier of capsicum and pimenta fruits to Kazakhstan, taking 76.6% of total imports in value terms, while other partners had relatively modest shares.

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

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