Kazakhstan's meat processing boom reshapes domestic market dominance in 2025
Kazakhstan's meat processing industry saw robust growth in 2025, with production volumes and market values surging. The sector's total output value more than doubled over five years, while domestic producers expanded their share of the market. Akmola Region led the way in canned meat and sausage production, reflecting broader regional dominance in the industry.
The total value of Kazakhstan's meat processing sector climbed from 308.5 billion tenge in 2020 to 718.6 billion tenge by 2025. This surge came alongside a 13.3% increase in domestic production of ready-to-eat and canned meat products during the first 11 months of 2025. Imports, meanwhile, dropped by nearly 39% in the same period, pushing the share of locally made goods from 52.2% to 66.9% of total supply.
Canned meat production reached 9,300 tons in 2025, marking a 50.1% jump from the previous year. Meat-and-vegetable canned goods also rose by 2.7%, hitting 1,200 tons. However, the sector faced fluctuations earlier in the decade, with canned meat output falling to 6,000 tons in 2021 before recovering.
Sausage production followed a steady upward trend, growing from 62,300 tons in 2020 to 80,100 tons by 2025. Akmola Region emerged as the top producer, contributing 30,400 tons of canned meat and sausages alone. Together, five regions accounted for 62.4% of the country's total output in this category.
Consumer prices also shifted, with canned stew costs rising by 11% in 2025. This increase aligned closely with broader food inflation trends across Kazakhstan.
The data underscores a clear shift toward domestic production in Kazakhstan's meat processing industry. With imports declining and local output expanding, the country's reliance on homegrown products has grown significantly. The price adjustments and regional production dominance further reflect an evolving market in 2025.
