Kazakhstan

Sports nutrition continues to recover from the slump in retail volume and current value sales in 2020, caused by the closure of gyms and lockdowns, home seclusion and social distancing measures to stem the tide of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.…

Analgesics is projected to continue to post fast retail volume growth over 2023. The potential for even higher growth is restricted by many households retaining stocks of analgesics purchased during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One clear…

Over 2023, digestive remedies is projected to see good retail volume growth and faster retail current value sales, supported by inflationary pressure on prices. The heightened stress and anxiety and a tendency among some consumers to overeat or fall…

Though cheese is expected to register double-digit current value growth, volume sales are expected to fall slightly. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the Kazak economy and…

Overall, cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Kazakhstan registered a stronger decline in retail volume sales in 2023, compared to 2022. However, this was due to the weak performances of cigars and cigarillos, while pipe tobacco and fine cut…

Premium beauty and personal care market in Kazakhstan experienced a significant resurgence in 2023, fuelled by a confluence of economic and consumer behaviour trends. Geopolitical shifts on the world stage have resulted in an influx of investments…

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…

Baby food is expected to register double-digit current value growth and much more moderate constant value growth. Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia in particular and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the Kazak economy and leading…

Kazakhstan has strong trade links with Russia and its war in Ukraine is negatively impacting the economy and leading to high inflation. While skyrocketing international oil and gas prices is boosting the local economy, its usual outflow to the global…

After a brief rebound in 2022, overall retail volume sales of wound care are projected to resume their downward trajectory over 2023. Demand is generally supported by relatively inexpensive pricing for these products, and the rebound was mainly due…