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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Kazakhstan. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Overall, yoghurt and sour milk products is expected to register double-digit current value growth, but much more muted volume growth. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the Kazak…
After a brief rebound in 2022, overall retail volume sales of wound care are projected to resume their downward trajectory over 2023. Demand is generally supported by relatively inexpensive pricing for these products, and the rebound was mainly due…
There was a significant fall in constant value sales in wipes in Kazakhstan in 2023. High inflation continue to impact profitability and also dampened volume sales. Only personal wipes registered any significant value sales and this was mainly baby…
Wine sales continued to grow in Kazakhstan in 2022, thanks to the emerging wine consumption culture – which is also attracting younger consumers of legal drinking age who wish to experiment with sophisticated wines and enjoy the wine experience,…
Kazakhstani consumers became more prone to gaining weight over 2020-2021 as a result of dietary changes and reduced levels of physical activity during lockdowns, social distancing and remote working. Since then, many people sought to quickly lose the…
Overall, vitamins is expected to see a further decline in retail volume sales, as well as a drop in retail current value sales, due to the struggles of multivitamins, over 2023. As the huge positive impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,…
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Toilet care recorded substantial growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales have since stabilised, with 2023 seeing volume rises at a more moderate pace overall. However, toilet liquids/foam was increasing relatively rapidly in 2023, leading overall…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine negatively impacted the economy and led to high inflation. While skyrocketing international oil and gas prices boosted the local economy, its usual outflow to the…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation. Inflation continued to be very high in 2023, though it did ease at the end of the year due to monetary tightening.…
In 2023, tea is expected to register further moderate volume growth with a slight decline in price growth in comparison with 2022. The tea culture is strongly developed in Kazakhstan and tea remains the most consumed hot drink by far due to the…
There was a significant price increase in the sweet spreads category in 2022 due to a rise in the cost of import-dependent raw materials and logistics. In 2023, however, prices stabilised as a result of a decline in inflationary processes in the…
The sweet biscuits category is showing a healthy increase in sales in 2023. Kazakhstan is a country where there are many children in families, and partly as a result, historically, the population has consumed a lot of sweets. However, as…
Surface care in Kazakhstan posted positive volume and value sales growth in 2023, largely thanks to the country’s population expanding as well as the rising flow of people fleeing the war between Ukraine and Russia and entering Kazakhstan for safety.…
In 2023, sun care recorded another year of solid growth in volume and current value terms. Baby and child-specific sun care was a key area of growth reflecting the positive birth rates in 2020 and parent’s increasing attention to the quality of sun…
The sugar confectionery category experienced similar problems to chocolate confectionery in 2022, as a key ingredient used in the production of these products is sugar, which was in short supply due to export restrictions from Russia. As a result,…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation. While skyrocketing international oil and gas prices is boosting the local economy, its usual outflow to the global…
Sports nutrition continues to recover from the slump in retail volume and current value sales in 2020, caused by the closure of gyms and lockdowns, home seclusion and social distancing measures to stem the tide of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.…
Currently, there is only a negligible presence of sports drinks in Kazakhstan and also very little consumer awareness. However, sports drinks could possibly see growth over the forecast period as Kazakhstan often follows European and Western trends.
Vodka remains a notably sizeable category among spirits, therefore, the dynamics in spirits in general depend on the dynamics in vodka. In 2022, production from branded players continued to increase at a significant pace, driven by the fact the local…
Soft drinks in Kazakhstan recorded positive growth in 2023, maintaining its upwards trajectory in both volume and value terms. The general drivers of growth for all categories include population growth, especially among the younger demographic,…
There was a significant increase in the price of food products, including in the snacks category, in Kazakhstan in 2022. The confectionery and sweet biscuits categories showed the most growth in value terms, as manufacturers had problems with the…
For e-vapour products, there was a significant increase in constant value sales, with sales increasing by a fifth. In particular, closed single-use vaping systems registered huge growth. Their popularity is growing due to ease of use and a wide…
While skin care in Kazakhstan saw moderate sales volume growth in 2023, its full potential was hampered by supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages. These challenges forced some consumers to switch from premium to more affordable brands,…
In 2022, the savoury snacks category experienced considerable price inflation, which was associated with an increase in the cost of logistics and raw materials, and prices have continued to rise in 2023. The category has shown moderate growth in…
Ketchup and mayonnaise are recording further volume growth in 2023. Ketchup is a well demanded product in Kazakhstan and with plenty of meat dishes being a part of the local cuisine, spicy versions such as zhelanyja “for shahshlyk” are popular. Sales…
An ageing population supported continued healthy value and volume growth of Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence in Kazakhstan in 2023. However, with the economy under strain, coupled with the consumer group expanding, the government is considering…
With production of USD967 billion, Asia Pacific was the largest rubber and plastic producer globally in 2020. Regional production of rubber and plastic products remains highly concentrated in China, Japan and South Korea. Over 2021-2030, Asia Pacific…
RTDs remains among the smallest alcoholic drinks categories in Kazakhstan, with younger adult consumers of legal drinking age as the target audience. There is still lack of innovation in RTDs, with more novelties needed to attract consumers and boost…
RTD tea is a popular soft drink in Kazakhstan and continued to experience double-digit growth in both volume and value terms with accelerated growth in comparison with 2022 as unit price increases slowed in the year. The popularity of RTD tea can be…
RTD coffee saw further double-digit volume growth in 2023 thanks to lower unit price growth than in 2022 as inflation declined in the year, and the widespread presence of affordable brands such as Lotte and MacCoffee. The growing coffee culture and…
Instant noodles continues to account for significant value sales in Kazakhstan and in 2023, is expected to outperform pasta and rice, registering very healthy volume growth. Russian company Mareven continues to lead, with its popular brands Rollton…
There was a fall in constant value sales for retail tissue in Kazakhstan in 2023. Volume growth was also subdued, in spite of continuing population growth. Russia is a key exporter of cellulose, but due to the war in Ukraine and sanctions, it found…
Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine negatively impacted the economy and led to high inflation. While skyrocketing international oil and gas prices boosted the local economy, its usual outflow to the…
E-commerce continued to grow but at a slower rate, partly due to the geopolitical situation. The war in Ukraine has resulted in supply chain disruptions, higher transportation tariffs and high inflation also higher prices for imports, due to currency…
Retail adult incontinence registered moderate volume growth In Kazakhstan in 2023, though constant value sales fell, as rising costs hit profitability. Consumers also traded down as much as possible, due to high prices. That being said, an ageing…
With a turnover of USD365.8 billion in 2021, Asia Pacific was the world’s second largest region for recreation, entertainment and arts. Over the next decade, the region’s entertainment industry is poised to grow at the fastest rate, nearly closing…
While the war in Ukraine has led to supply disruptions, processed meat and seafood and alternatives to meat is expected to register moderate volume growth. That being said, constant value sales are expected to fall, as rising costs hit profit value…
It is expected to be an improving picture for the consumer of processed fruit and vegetables in 2023, as retail prices are expected to fall, leading to a decline in both current and constant value sales. As such, there is expected to a moderate…
Premium beauty and personal care market in Kazakhstan experienced a significant resurgence in 2023, fuelled by a confluence of economic and consumer behaviour trends. Geopolitical shifts on the world stage have resulted in an influx of investments…
Polishes in Kazakhstan continued to fall in 2023 in terms of volume sales growth, and while it saw positive rises in current value terms, the rate was at a more moderate pace than in the previous year of 2022. The range of category goods found on…
Weakness in the rule of law negatively impacts economic freedom in Kazakhstan and the state’s authoritarian tendencies remain, but government finances are solid. Although the economy is set to perform relatively well, the export base is undiversified…
In 2023, paediatric consumer health is set to continue to perform well, with all categories projected to post fast retail current value growth, supported by high inflationary pressure on prices, and almost all categories expected to post further…
In 2023, other hot drinks is expected to record positive volume growth with a slight decline in price growth in comparison with 2022. The category continues to be driven by rising demand amongst children and younger consumers. It remains a small…
Other dairy is expected to register double-digit current value growth, but much more muted volume growth. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the Kazak economy and leading to high…
Oral care in Kazakhstan in 2023 presented a mixed picture, marked by supply chain disruptions and a growing consumer shift towards premium products. Despite experiencing overall value growth in 2023, oral care faced challenges due to interruptions in…
In spite of high inflation caused by the war in nearby Ukraine and ensuing economic uncertainty, non-grocery retailers registered a slight increase in constant value sales in 2022. The return of foot traffic, post pandemic lockdowns, helped…
While nappies/diapers/pants registered a double-digit increase in value sales in Kazakhstan in 2023, constant value sales fell. Continuing high inflation hit profitability and also saw consumers trading down, as purchasing power fell. As such, there…
Menstrual care registered both healthy current value and volume growth in Kazakhstan in 2023. However, with inflation still being high, there was a slight fall in constant value sales, as rising costs hit profitability and consumers also traded down…
Following the slump caused by pandemic restrictions, men's grooming in Kazakhstan has witnessed a strong comeback in 2023. The return to social and professional life has fuelled a renewed interest in personal appearance. Men are increasingly…