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KAZAKHSTAN EXPORT
2012
Content
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Country Facts Country Background Food and Agriculture Sector Food and Agriculture Production Food & Agriculture Export Export Subsectors Export Support Measures Useful Links Industry Exhibitions 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 15
Pavlodar
Aktobe
Karaganda
East Kazakhstan
Almaty Zhambyl
South Kazakhstan
Country Facts
Country area Population Capital city Largest city Ethnic groups Currency State language GDP in 2011 per capita Exports per capita 2010 Agriculture employment 2 724 900 km2
ninth largest country in the world
16,7 mln. people Astana (0.7 million) Almaty (1.5 million) 131 ethnicities tenge (KZT)
including Kazakh, Russian and German exchange Rate 1 USD = 150 KZT
The Republic of Kazakhstan is located at the heart of EuroAsia between dynamic high-growth markets such as China, Turkey, India and Russia. As the 9th largest country in the world larger than the entire Western Europe there is consequently an incredible diversity of captivating landscapes, flora and fauna within the country. Kazakhstan is also the worlds largest landlocked country, bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and a substantial part of the Caspian Sea. Counterpointing the vast expanse of the country, the major cities Astana and Almaty boast every convenience a visitor could hope for. There is an abundance of five star hotels, high class restaurants and leisure facilities. The capital, Astana, was effectively built from scratch starting in 1996, and is by definition a truly modern city, showcasing an incredible array of breath-taking buildings and stunning architecture. Since declaring its independence in 1991, Kazakhstan has enjoyed a sustained period of political stability and economic growth. Kazakhstan has a large number of ethnic groups and indeed is thriving as a peaceful multi-ethnic nation. Perhaps it is this familiarity with variety and difference which accounts for the wonderful welcoming character of the Kazakhstani people. Visitors to Kazakhstan never feel like strangers. It is no wonder that a recent programme on a leading international TV channel characterised Kazakhstan as a country of open hearts, open minds and wide open spaces. In fact, the derivation of the name Kazakhstan is in itself revealing Kazakh meaning free spirited or independent and stan which is land. The land of the free spirited! Like the rest of Central Asia, Kazakhstan experiences hot summers and very cold winters. During the hottest months, average daily temperatures are in the high 20s in Astana and Almaty. During the winter months of December, January and February, temperatures are typically below freezing. Education is a high priority for Kazakhstan, and in 2009, the country ranked first of UNESCOs Education for All Development Index by achieving near-universal levels of primary education, adult literacy, and gender parity. In fact education is universal and mandatory through secondary level and the adult literacy rate is virtually 100%. Kazakhstans priceless treasure lies in its natural resources. Kazakhstan is one of the worlds most abundant countries in terms of mineral resources. It also benefits from vast energy and agricultural resources. In such a vast yet thinly populated country, it is hardly surprising that there is massive potential for agricultural development. The potential is embellished because of the many different agricultural and climatic environments, which support the cultivation of a wide and diverse range of agricultural produce. It is testimony to a growing prosperity that since 2000 per capita income has doubled, the unemployment rate has been halved, and there has been a radical decrease in poverty. Exports are a major catalyst of growth, expanding at an average of almost 20% annually in the last decade, with the rate of increase accelerating over the past few years. During the same period imports have also been increasing at a significant rate, reflecting a growing economy and rising incomes. The Government of Kazakhstan has set up a number of institutions and initiatives to provide direct support to private businesses towards helping them create and grow new export-oriented high-tech industries. According to the World Bank Doing Business indicators, Kazakhstan has the most accessible business environment in Central Asia. It registered a ranking of 49th among the 185 countries reviewed, and is steadily improving its relative position. A Custom Union agreement between Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus was established in 2010, creating an enlarged open market of 170 million people and signalling a major change in the path of regional integration.
Country Background
Kazakhstan has a unique comparative advantage in the sector. A small population spread across an area larger than Western Europe means that agricultural land is a plentiful resource. While there persists a continuing global decline in agricultural land usage, there remains a massive potential to increase the deployment of agricultural land in Kazakhstan. The low density character of agricultural production in Kazakhstan bestows a natural organic character to the sector. The sector benefits from a natural compliance with global environmental and food safety requirements Kazakhstan ranks #1 in the World in terms of lowest levels of chemicals application in crop production (just 0.1 tonnes per hectare of cultivated area). The total area of rural and agricultural land in Kazakhstan is 223 million hectares an area equivalent to 82% of the country. Because it is such a large territory, Kazakhstan experiences a wide variety of climatic conditions which facilitates a diversity of agricultural production within different regions eg the northern region is particularly conducive to cereal production, the central region to cattle breeding and the southern part is more associated with rice growing and fruit and vegetable cultivation . An ever increasing demand for food in those major markets which are geographically close to Kazakhstan (China, Central Asia, Russia), while actual supply in those markets is declining. Kazakhstans developing logistics infrastructure and its unique location between major markets of food consumption - China, Russia, the Middle and Near East and Europe.
Kazakhstan Agriculture Resources mln. Kazakhstan Agriculture Resources, mln. hectares hectares 189
12,3
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farming lands pasture lands
1 174 352
Pasta
Kazakhstani pasta is in high demand from buyers all over the world. Durum wheat is most commonly used in making pasta. Durum wheat with high protein levels is the hardest and strongest among all of the wheat varieties. Moreover, most pasta types made from durum wheat have low glycemic index values, thus bestowing attractive benefits for health oriented people. Traditional export markets for pasta include Russia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, China and Mongolia. However, more recently exports have extended beyond these markets, which is consistent with the 40% growth in exports for the category in 2011.
Rice
Due to favorable climatic conditions for rice cultivation, production is mainly located in the southern region of Kazakhstan. Grown under most optimal conditions, Kazakhstani rice has a unique taste, cooking characteristics and a versatile application in many different types of dishes. The majority of rice exports are currently destined for Belarus, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine. Since 2009, rice exports have been growing at an impressive rate of over 40% per annum. The major variety of rice for export is the wholly milled and polished large white rice. Key characteristics of this rice include: humidity less than 14% - suitable for early and long-term storage; benign core of 99.7%; chalky rice kernels less than 1%; metal impurities less than 3 mg per 1 kg of rice; foreign impurities less than 0.2%.
Confectionery
The Kazakhstani confectionery sector is quite mature, with a history dating back over 70 years. Consequently the category is well known internationally, and there is a strong demand for Kazakhstani confectionery in international markets. Based on the natural strengths of the agricultural sector, there is recognition that the Kazakh confectionery sector enjoys the very solid foundation of high quality natural raw materials. Additional highlights include low calorie content, the substitution of sugar with equivalent natural food raw materials, and sophisticated quality management systems based on ISO 9001-2001. The product range of Kazakhstani confectionaries is wide-ranging, and includes a wide variety of chocolates, candies, biscuits, waffles and pastries. There are also available several specialized product ranges eg customized for medical conditions such as diabetes. The spread of export markets for Kazakh confectionery is wide, including Germany and other EU markets, Russia, CIS markets etc.
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Mineral water
There is an abundant availability of natural mineral waters in Kazakhstan - 3 million hectares of natural mineral waters and the reserves of natural mineral water run to about 11 million cubic metres per year. Moreover, because of the huge mineral resource, the mineral waters can be extracted and bottled with a variety of different compositions and levels of mineralization. The distinctive feature of mineral water from Kazakhstan is its suitability for daily use, and with mineral composition at the level of table water it can be consumed without restrictions and with undoubted benefits to ones health. Kazakhstani mineral water contains unique and vital elements such as iodine and other rare elements like vanadium, which has preventative properties against conditions like diabetes. There are also interesting variations of mineral waters based on medicinal herbs and roots. Additionally Kazakhstani mineral water contains many natural elements which are beneficial for the body eg bromine, fluorine, potassium, calcium, sodium.
Beverages
The beverage industry is one of the largest segments of the food industry in Kazakhstan, where it accounts for 17% of total production of the sector. The total volume of the beverage industry in 2011 reached 700,000 tonnes. According to the Customs Control Committee of the Ministry of Finance, beverage exports in 2011 had increased 3.8 times over the 2006 export levels, with the rate of increase to other foreign markets registering relatively stronger growth than to CIS countries. Nonetheless, Kyrgyzstan, with a 68% share of Kazakhstani exports, is still by a distance the largest export market.
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The State Programme for the Development of the Agricultural Sector, which is focussed on increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstan agricultural products, includes ten main areas of state support: 1. Preferential financial instruments including subsidizing of interest rates of banks loans, guarantees, insurance, futures, investment loans, leasing and working capital; 2. Targeted subsidies and grants to agricultural producers in high priority sectors (meat, milk and wool farming, fishery, poultry farming and moisture saving crops, cotton, greenhouse vegetables, sugar beet); 3. Development of breeding and genetics, phytosanitary and epizootic health safety provisions; 4. Intensification of agricultural production, transfer of agricultural technology, logistics support of agri-business enterprises; 5. Development of related industries (agricultural chemicals, machinery, consumer goods); 6. Introduction of international quality management systems for agricultural products; 7. Development of export infrastructure of agricultural products; 8. Stimulation of non-agricultural small and medium businesses in the rural areas; 9. National interventions - stabilizing food supplies in the regions; 10. Tax and customs preferences for producers and processors of agricultural raw materials. In order to reduce the cost of export there are a number of additional specialized agencies providing support through trade financing and reimbursement of transportation costs to export markets. Export Credit Insurance Corporation KazExportGarant JSC provides preferential documentary financial instruments to exporters within the framework of trade financing. Special preferential financial instruments for exporting agricultural produce are provided by KazAgroGarant JSC which is part of NUH KazAgro JSC.
KAZNEX INVEST Export & Investments National Agency JSC is the major state agency in Kazakhstan charged with the promotion of exports and support of exporters. Kaznex provides export promotion and service support to exporters over a range of export activity: advisory services for exporters; search for foreign partners and customers; supporting foreign buyers and distributors in their search for Kazakhstani suppliers; arranging itineraries for exporter visits to target markets; arranging itineraries for buyer visits to Kazahkstan organising sales missions; in-market assistance; support in product / packaging design; trade and markets analytical feedback; sector and company-specific market research; advertising and informational support; organisation of Kazakhstani National Stands at International Exhibitions; training in export management and marketing activities; promotion to humanitarian procurements market. Kaznex Invest also provides financial support to exporters through the reimbursement of 50% of costs incurred in introducing their product ranges to foreign markets. The range of activities covered through this financial support includes: registration of trademarks and product certification: support of representative office (office, warehouse, shop, show-rooms) abroad; participation in international exhibitions; advertising of domestic products; training of company personnel; attraction of franchise; creation and launch of a website; market research. Information on additional supports from other specialised agencies is available from Kaznex Invest, who can also provide full contact details and introductions where required.
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Useful Links
JSC KAZNEX INVEST National Export & Investment Agency www.kaznexinvest.kz #25, Syganak Street, Business center Ansar, 2nd floor 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 7172 79 93 93, Fax: +7 7172 79 93 92 e-mail: info@kaznexinvest.kz Hot line on work with clients concerning export: +7 7172 79 93 93 (ext. 1010) e-mail: export@kaznexinvest.kz concerning investments: +7 7172 79 93 93 (ext. 1078) e-mail: invest@kaznexinvest.kz JSC KAZEXPORTGARANT Export, credit & insurance corporation www.keg.kz #80 Zenkov Street, 2nd floor, 050010, Almaty, Kazakhstan Phone\fax: +7 (727) 293 88 37, + 7 (717) 223 91 41 Call-center: +7 (727) 250 00 21, +7 (717) 223 79 04 E-mail: info@keg.kz MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE www.minagri.kz #36 Kenesary Sreet 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 555995, 555995, fax: +7 (7172) 555995 KAZAGRO National Managing Holding www.kazagro.kz #24 Republic ave., Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 7172 70-56-20, 70-56-26 Fax: +7 7172 70-56-8 JSC PRODCORPORATION www.fcc.kz #29/3 Moscow Street, 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 591221, Fax: +7 (7172) 317366 E-mail: mail@foodcorp.kz JSC KAZAGROONIM www.kazagroonim.kz #5a Imanbayeva Street, Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 411-901, 411-901, fax: +7 (7172) 411-851 JSC KAZAGROGARANT www.kazagrogarant.kz Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, Begeldinov St. 6 Phone: +7 (7172) 23-07-26, 23-07-28 JSC KAZAGROFINANCE www.kaf.kz #51 Kenesary Street, VP-4, 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan E-mail: mailbox@kaf.kz Phone: +7 (7172) 58-04-37/38 AGRO UNION OF KAZAKHSTAN House of the Ministries, entrance 13, office 587 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 74 13 32, 74 13 34 E-mail: agro_soyuz@mail.ru GRAIN UNION OF KAZAKHSTAN #1/1 Otyrar Street, Astana, Kazakhstan Phone: +7 (7172) 211 886, 214 652, fax: +7 (7172) 214 652
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Industry Exhibitions
9-11 December 2012, Astana ALTYN SAPA The Republican Open Competition & Fair Special event for supporting Kazakhstan processing industries and enterprises 18-20 April 2013, Astana InterFood Astana Food, Drinks, Packing and Processing Equipment Kazakhstan International Exhibition 18-20 April 2013, Astana HOREX 2013 Central Asian International Exhibition Hotels, Restaurants, Supermarkets 24-26 October 2013, Astana KazAgro & KazFarm III-rd International Exhibition of Food & Agriculture III Kazakhstan International Exhibition on Meat Breeding & Dairy Farming 6-9 November 2013 , Almaty KazUpack Kazakhstan 2013 10th Anniversary Kazakhstan International exhibition Packing, Container, Label and Polygraphy 6-9 November 2013 , Almaty AgroWorld Kazakhstan 2013 7th Central Asian International Agricultural Exhibition 6-9 November 2013 , Almaty WorldFood Kazakhstan 2013 15th Anniversary Central Asian Food Industry International exhibition 7 November 2013, Almaty AgriCA 2013 7th Central Asian International Conference Breeding, Poultry Farming and Veterinary Medicine
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RG Brands, JSC snacks & beverages Raimbek Bottlers , LLC juices & beverages Asem Ai, LLC mineral water
Rakhat, JSC confectionery Bayan Sulu, LLC confectionery Maslodel, LLC butter, oils & tomato paste Eurasian Foods, LLC canned vegetables
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The Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan JSC KAZNEX INVEST National Export & Investment Agency 2012, Astana, Kazakhstan