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Whey market in Central Asia

Whey market in Central Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 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 whey market in Central Asia expanded strongly, with volume rising from 17 790 t to 27 286 t. This growth was supported by a global increase in interest towards functional foods and whey protein, alongside shifts in consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic that favored health-oriented products.

After a brief contraction to 25 417 t in 2021, market volume recovered and continued its upward trajectory, reaching 32 653 t by 2023. The renewed growth aligns with sustained global trends in health consciousness and rising demand for protein-rich ingredients in sports nutrition and balanced diets.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Central Asia
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. 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/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    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/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    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/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kazakhstan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 whey in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of whey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of whey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Whey production in Central Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 10 thousand tons of whey, marking a 25.4% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 61.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 17.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year9.2%17.7%25.4%17.2%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports whey from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest exports were recorded in 2017, while the highest volume was in 2018, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Central Asia exported 274 tons of whey, representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 113.1%. The maximum value was 299 tons in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 57.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 293.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year293.0%(57.0%)113.1%53.3%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Afghanistan consistently accounted for the largest share of whey exports from Central Asia in kind, making up 23.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2 times. In 2020, Central Asia exported 304 thousand US dollars worth of whey, up by 97.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was 154 thousand US dollars in 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, at 41.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year52.9%(41.5%)97.6%20.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Afghanistan remained the key destinations for whey exports in value terms, accounting for 37.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports whey to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

Whey imports into Central Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 17 402 tons, up by 19.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 67.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year8.1%29.7%19.7%18.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus (37.5% of imports in kind), Russia (29.3% of imports in kind), and Iran (9.4% of imports in kind) were the largest suppliers of whey to Central Asia, together forming 76.2% of total imports in kind.

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

Cross-border shipments of whey into Central Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 14 436 thousand US dollars, representing a strong gain of 13.5% from a year earlier. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 56.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 088 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 12.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 57.3%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(12.1%)57.3%13.5%16.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — Belarus, Russia, and Turkey — together accounted for 76.3% of total whey imports into Central Asia in value terms.

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

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