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Casein market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central Asia" region includes following countries:

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the casein market in Central Asia grew from 1 971 tons to 2 709 tons, primarily driven by rising domestic production, which increased from 1 579 tons to 2 412 tons. This expansion was supported by shifting consumer preferences towards high-protein foods, stimulating demand for casein, and the development of production capacities in key regions.

In 2021, the market contracted to 2 583 tons, a 4.6% drop from the previous year, due to a sharp decline in import supplies from 297 tons to just 33 tons, creating a raw material shortage. Although domestic production rose to 2 550 tons, it was insufficient to fully offset the import reduction. The entry of new players during this period intensified market competition.

The market rebounded in 2022, reaching 3 345 tons, as domestic production surged to 3 330 tons under import substitution policies. However, in 2023, the market volume slightly decreased to 3 143 tons, as higher casein prices resulting from increased logistics and supply chain costs affected demand. Throughout these years, import substitution and ongoing production growth remained central to market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production casein in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of casein, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of casein, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Casein production in Central Asia grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 412 tons of casein, marking a 30.8% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 56.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	16.7%	30.8%	16.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports casein from Central Asia

Market analysis shows that Central Asia did not export any casein between 2017 and 2020.

Imports casein to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Central Asia imported 296.8 tons of casein, up 19.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 248.5 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 391.6 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 36.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 38.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.0%	(36.5%)	19.4%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia was the primary import partner for casein in volume terms, making up 92.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Central Asia's casein imports reached 347.6 thousand US dollars, a 9.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 24.7%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 9.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 316.8 thousand US dollars, and the highest was in 2018 at 589.0 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease was in 2019, down 46.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, up 27.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.5%	(46.2%)	9.7%	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the import structure in value terms was dominated by Russia, which accounted for 73.6% of total flows, with many smaller partners also contributing.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io