Chicken meat and offal market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for chicken meat and offal in Kazakhstan increased from 365.9 to 450.8 thousand tons, while production more than doubled from 183.2 to 329.2 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by continuous state support and subsidies for poultry farming, which stimulated investments in modernization and capacity expansion. A key milestone was the expansion of TOO 'Makinskaya Ptitsefabrika' in 2020, making it the largest producer in Central Asia and directly boosting output.

Regulatory measures, including the allocation of tariff quotas for imports and the tightening of meat labeling requirements, with mandatory marking planned for 2025, created stable conditions for domestic producers. These changes, along with the development of organized retail channels, improved product availability. Additionally, a shift in consumer preferences towards chilled chicken meat created a new dynamic market segment.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily affected market operations, but production continued to grow due to adaptation and ongoing state support. In subsequent years, strengthened food safety and veterinary control legislation further consolidated the industry, supporting sustained market volume growth.

Production chicken meat and offal in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal production has been growing for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 228.6 thousand tons, marking a 6.8% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 33.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal production value declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 264.6 million US dollars, representing a 10.3% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 22.4%, averaging 7.0% annually. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 295.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 26.8% also occurring that year.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal exports amounted to 9.8 thousand tons, showing a significant decline of 11.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 11.1 thousand tons, while the largest increase of 98.6% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Kyrgyzstan dominated Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal exports in volume, together accounting for 95.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other 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, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached a peak in 2019, with a 4.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal exports were valued at 11.4 million US dollars, reflecting a 25.9% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 15.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 103.5% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Kyrgyzstan were the key players in Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal exports by value. Russia accounted for 52.5% of total flows, while Kyrgyzstan contributed 43.1%, together making up 95.6% of exports. Other partners accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal imports reached 183.0 thousand tons, showing a 6.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 7.6%, averaging 2.5% annually. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 188.6 thousand tons, with the largest increase of 10.9% occurring that year. The largest decline of 9.3% was observed in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States and Russia were the primary sources for Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal imports by volume, jointly representing 90.2% of total flows. Other countries had relatively smaller shares.

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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal import value declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 164.5 million US dollars, indicating a moderate 7.2% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 13.6%, averaging 4.4% annually. The peak value was in 2019 at 177.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 18.6% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Russia led Kazakhstan's chicken meat and offal imports by value, together accounting for 88.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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