Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionProcessed Fruit Product
Market
Dried persimmon in Kazakhstan is a niche dried-fruit snack segment supplied primarily through imports, with trade commonly captured under HS 081340 (“Other dried fruit, nes”) rather than a persimmon-specific code. In UN Comtrade/WITS data, Kazakhstan imported about USD 0.98 million (about 3,149.9 tonnes) of HS 081340 in 2021, with suppliers including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, the Russian Federation, China, and Iran. As an EAEU member, Kazakhstan market access and labeling are shaped by EAEU technical regulations covering food safety (TR TS 021/2011), labeling (TR TS 022/2011), and food additives (TR TS 029/2012), alongside Kazakhstan practice of Kazakh/Russian labeling and EAC marking where applicable. Retail distribution spans traditional outlets and growing modern grocery retail, making compliant packaged labeling a key go-to-market requirement for imported dried fruit products.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (EAEU member)
Domestic RoleConsumer-oriented dried fruit snack category; dried persimmon supply is primarily import-based
Specification
Physical Attributes- Clean; practically free of visible foreign matter; free from mouldy fruits; free from living pests (Codex CXS 360-2020 general dried-fruit quality criteria).
- Defect examples referenced for dried persimmons include cracks, shape defects from drying, and unclean fruit (Codex CXS 360-2020 Annex E).
Compositional Metrics- Codex CXS 360-2020 Annex E moisture reference ranges for dried persimmons: dried whole persimmon 20–35% (by mass); high-moisture/semi-dried whole fruit 35–60%; peeled/pitted/sliced persimmon flesh 15–40%.
Grades- Optional sizing references in Codex CXS 360-2020 Annex E for whole dried persimmons (size code based on number of fruit per 1 kg) and for semi-dried whole persimmons.
Packaging- Packaged in suitable containers to assure preservation and protection of the product (Codex CXS 360-2020).
- Packaged labeling must comply with EAEU food labeling requirements (TR TS 022/2011) and Kazakhstan practice of Kazakh/Russian labeling for imported goods.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Persimmon sourcing → washing/peeling and optional slicing → drying/dehydration → sorting/grading → packaging → export shipment → Kazakhstan customs clearance → importer/distributor → retail sale
Temperature- Typically ambient logistics; primary quality protection focus is controlling moisture pickup and preventing condensation during transport and storage.
Atmosphere Control- Moisture-barrier packaging and pest control are key to maintaining dried-fruit quality attributes referenced in Codex standards (e.g., free from mouldy fruit and pests).
Shelf Life- Shelf life is most sensitive to moisture control (product moisture targets, seal integrity) and hygiene/pest prevention rather than cold-chain continuity.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with EAEU technical regulations applicable in Kazakhstan (food safety TR TS 021/2011; labeling TR TS 022/2011; additives TR TS 029/2012) can block market entry or trigger holds, re-labeling requirements, or refusal to release the goods for circulation.Pre-validate the importer’s EAEU conformity assessment pathway and run a pre-shipment label review for TR TS 022/2011 alignment and Kazakh/Russian label readiness; ensure additive use is documented under TR TS 029/2012 where applicable.
Food Safety MediumDried persimmons are sensitive to moisture and hygiene failures: Codex quality criteria emphasize product cleanliness and being free from mouldy fruits and pests; off-spec moisture or poor packaging can increase mould/pest risk and lead to non-compliance findings.Control drying/conditioning to targeted moisture ranges, use moisture-barrier packaging, and implement inbound/outbound inspections and supplier COAs aligned to Codex CXS 360-2020 dried persimmon annex parameters.
Documentation Gap MediumTrade reporting and customs processing can be complicated by classification ambiguity because dried persimmons are not uniquely separated in common HS6 public trade lines and may be declared under broad dried-fruit categories (e.g., HS 081340). Misclassification can delay clearance and affect duty treatment.Confirm HS code selection with the Kazakhstan importer/customs broker and retain product specifications (style, moisture range, ingredients/additives) to support consistent classification and labeling.
Logistics MediumKazakhstan’s landlocked geography increases exposure to cross-border transit delays and freight cost volatility, which can affect landed cost and timing for imported consumer food products.Plan buffer lead times, use resilient routes/modes (multimodal where needed), and specify packaging that protects against moisture uptake and physical compression during long-haul transport.
FAQ
Which EAEU technical regulations are most relevant for selling packaged dried persimmons in Kazakhstan?For packaged dried persimmons circulating in Kazakhstan (an EAEU member), key EAEU technical regulations commonly referenced are TR TS 021/2011 (food safety), TR TS 022/2011 (food labeling), and TR TS 029/2012 (food additives, flavorings, and processing aids). Importers typically align conformity assessment documentation and label content to these regulations before placing goods on the market.
What label languages are typically expected for imported packaged foods in Kazakhstan?Kazakhstan practice commonly requires labels for imported products to be in both Kazakh and Russian, with standard information such as product name, manufacturer, country of origin, production/expiry dates, storage conditions, and nutritional information as applicable.
What moisture ranges are commonly used as a reference for dried persimmons?Codex CXS 360-2020 (General Standard for Dried Fruits) provides a dried-persimmon annex with moisture reference ranges: dried whole persimmon 20–35% (by mass), high-moisture/semi-dried whole fruit 35–60%, and peeled/pitted/sliced persimmon flesh 15–40%.