Kazakhstan

2023 saw a significant rise in hair care product prices in Kazakhstan due to increased raw material and logistics costs. Interestingly, this has not significantly impacted consumer demand. With the lifting of COVID restrictions, personal appearance…

Fragrances in Kazakhstan witnessed a shift towards premium fragrances in 2023. This product area experienced the fastest growth in both volume and value terms during the year. This trend can be attributed to several factors, including a younger,…

While depilatories in Kazakhstan continued to show value growth in 2023, it was at a more moderate pace compared to 2022, when significant price increases due to supply chain disruptions were observed. This stabilisation reflects a recalibration of…

Deodorants in Kazakhstan witnessed steady growth in volume terms in 2023. This can be attributed to active promotion by manufacturers and an expanding consumer base. The influx of immigrants into the country has contributed to this rise. Despite…

With COVID-19 related restrictions lifted, the colour cosmetics category witnessed renewed saturation in Kazakhstan in 2023. Product ranges are returning to pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a strong consumer desire after a period of limited choice.…

Global geopolitical events in 2023 spurred a shift in investments, with a portion of funds from large companies flowing from Russia to Kazakhstan. This influx of immigrants, businesses that were relocated, and newly recruited personnel bolstered…

Bath and shower in Kazakhstan underwent a transformation in 2023. Two key factors drove the rise of liquid soap among consumers in Kazakhstan. First, there has been a growing focus on hygiene, with some consumers believing liquid soap offers a more…

Baby and child-specific products in Kazakhstan is experiencing a surge in 2023, driven by a confluence of factors. A rise in the national birth rate is fuelling strong growth in sales volume. Coupled with this demographic shift is a growing awareness…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Though away-from-home tissue and hygiene registered double-digit current value growth in Kazakhstan in 2023, constant value sales fell, as continuing rising costs hit profitability. Away-from-home hygiene, and in particular AFH adult incontinence,…

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…

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.…

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…

Laundry care overall in Kazakhstan was in decline in terms of volume sales in 2023, and while current value sales were rising, the pace was slower than that recorded during the previous year, 2022. To succeed in Kazakhstan, laundry care players need…