Kazakhstan: Overview of the Market for Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat 2021

Market Size for Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat in Kazakhstan

For the thirteenth year in a row, the Kazakh market for horse, mule and donkey meat recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Horse, mule and donkey meat consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat in Kazakhstan

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Kazakhstan amounted to X kg per head in 2019, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The horse, mule and donkey meat yield peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2019, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Kazakhstan rose markedly to X heads, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports of Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat

Exports from Kazakhstan

For the third year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded decline in shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat, which decreased by X% to X kg in 2019. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant contraction. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Imports of Horse, Mule And Donkey Meat

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of horse, mule and donkey meat were imported into Kazakhstan; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports rose slightly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Uruguay (X tonnes) constituted the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mongolia (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Bulgaria (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Kazakhstan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Uruguay amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-X% per year) and Mongolia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per tonne) and Bulgaria ($X per tonne), while the price for Mongolia ($X per tonne) and Uruguay ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for horse, mule and donkey meat in the world?

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China (452K tonnes) remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat consuming country worldwide, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Kazakhstan (137K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (63K tonnes), with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of horse, mule and donkey meat in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of horse, mule and donkey meat production was China (450K tonnes), comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (134K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (84K tonnes), with a 7.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of horse, mule and donkey meat to Kazakhstan?

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In value terms, Uruguay ($4.1M) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Kazakhstan, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bulgaria ($1M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 13% share.

What is the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat in Kazakhstan?

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The average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat stood at $2,365 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year.