Central Asia: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian beer market rose modestly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Beer Production in Central Asia

In value terms, beer production expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports in Central Asia

For the sixth year in a row, Central Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of beer, which increased by X% to X litres in 2023. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, beer exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key exporting country with an export of about X litres, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X litres), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to beer exports from Kazakhstan stood at X%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest beer supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per litre in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per litre), while Kyrgyzstan stood at $X per litre.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Beer Imports

Imports in Central Asia

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of beer decreased by X% to X litres in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X litres. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer imports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the key importer of beer in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X litres, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Mongolia (X litres) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%). Tajikistan (X litres) held a little share of total imports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beer imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Mongolia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Tajikistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Kazakhstan increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beer in Central Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

In Kazakhstan, beer imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mongolia (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per litre in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mongolia ($X per litre) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per litre), while Tajikistan ($X per litre) and Kazakhstan ($X per litre) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform