Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Kazakhstan expanded from 5 287 t in 2018 to 5 879 t in 2020. This growth was underpinned by state-owned entities such as KazAgro, which provided support for livestock and meat processing, encouraging new market entrants and capacity expansion. In 2019, modernization of processing plants and the emergence of new product segments like canned meat and sausages further stimulated the market. Even the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 did not halt the trend, as sufficient livestock numbers and continued state aid helped production increase, while new nutrition labeling requirements were introduced.

Market volume then stabilized at 5 782 t in 2021, a slight dip, as production capacities continued to grow and new labeling rules specifying protein content came into effect. The following year saw a sharp contraction to 4 140 t, coinciding with meat processors adapting to the requirements of international chains like McDonald's and further amendments to the Customs Union technical regulation on nutrition labeling for meat products.

Recovery began in 2023, with the market reaching 4 941 t. This was supported by steady production growth and a shift in consumer preferences towards semi-finished meat products and sausages. The period also saw ongoing implementation of updated quality standards and labeling requirements.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan ranked as the 26th largest global producer of prepared or preserved beef and offal.

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

Kazakhstan's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 350 tonnes, representing a measured increase of 3.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 16%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Kazakhstan's production value of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 14 098 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled rise of 6.4% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 17.7%, with a CAGR of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 099 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 19.4%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Kazakhstan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 391 tonnes, then peaked in 2017, showing a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal totaled 908 tonnes, equivalent to a sharp increase of 75.1% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 60.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Kazakhstan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms were Kyrgyzstan (39.2% of exports), Turkmenistan (22.8%), and Russia (22.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 84.4% of total export 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

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 2.9-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal totaled 2 944 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a steep increase of 80.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 104 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 65.1%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the primary buyers of Kazakhstan's prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms were Kyrgyzstan (41.7% of exports), Turkmenistan (22.3%), and Russia (19.4%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Kazakhstan

Imports in kind, t

Kazakhstan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 2 438 tonnes, marking a sharp rise of 32.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 14.2%, with a CAGR of 4.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 744 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the main source of prepared or preserved beef and offal imports to Kazakhstan, accounting for 83.9% of total import volume. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

Kazakhstan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 050 thousand US dollars, equivalent to an increase of 42.8% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 33.3%, with a CAGR of 10.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 109 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 9.4%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Russia held the dominant position in Kazakhstan's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms, accounting for 73.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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