Wine and wine products market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The wine market in Central Asia began the period at 183.8 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by established major producers in Kazakhstan such as SILK ALLEY and BAKHUS. A contraction to 165.5 thousand tonnes followed in 2019, influenced by a 5.4% decline in global wine production due to adverse climatic conditions which constrained supplies to the region. The market stabilized near 164.5 thousand tonnes in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior and logistics.

A sharp drop to 140.2 thousand tonnes occurred in 2021, driven by global climate change that raised production costs and affected product availability. This period also saw new players enter the Kazakh market amid rising investments and capacity expansions. A modest recovery to 144.6 thousand tonnes took place in 2022 alongside the continued development of the domestic industry and shifts in regional excise policy and alcohol regulation. The market then eased to 142.7 thousand tonnes in 2023, pressured by international sanctions and trade disruptions, even as major local companies actively expanded their product assortments.

Production wine and wine products in Central Asia

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Top producers of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

Central Asia's production of wine and wine products has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 119.9 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.4%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.4%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 129.1 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 15.6% that same year. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.9%.

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

Exports wine and wine products from Central Asia

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After two years of decline, exports of wine and wine products from Central Asia rebounded in 2020. Shipments reached 11 108 tons, showing a strong improvement of 14.6% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 46.5%, with an average annual decline of 18.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 696 tons, while the largest drop occurred in 2018, when exports fell by 31.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and China were the leading destinations for Central Asia's wine and wine product exports in volume terms, together accounting for 75.0% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, export values hit their lowest point at 14.5 million US dollars, before surging to 34.7 million US dollars in 2020—a sharp increase of 139.8% year-over-year. This resulted in a 2.4-fold difference between the two years. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, when values dropped by 12.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, China, and Latvia were the main destinations for Central Asia's wine and wine product exports in value terms. Russia alone accounted for 56.4% of exports, followed by China at 2.7% and Latvia at 1.9%. Together, these three countries represented 60.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports wine and wine products to Central Asia

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In 2020, imports of wine and wine products into Central Asia totaled 55 732 tons, reflecting a modest increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.4%, with an average annual rate of 4.9%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 68 892 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 42.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 22.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of wine and wine products into Central Asia were widely distributed across partner countries. Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova were the top sources, accounting for 22.7%, 10.9%, and 10.2% of imports in volume, respectively. However, their combined share represented only 43.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of wine and wine product imports into Central Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 144.8 million US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 153.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when values fell by 5.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Central Asia imported wine and wine products from many countries. Even the largest sources—Russia, the United Kingdom, and Georgia—together represented only 37.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

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