Market
Dried apricots (HS 081310) in Kazakhstan function primarily as an import-supplied consumer and food-ingredient product. UN Comtrade data via WITS shows Kazakhstan imported about USD 15.8 million of dried apricots in 2023 while exports were much smaller (about USD 0.2 million), indicating a net-importer market profile.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer market)
Domestic RoleConsumer snack and ingredient for bakery/confectionery and home cooking; supply relies heavily on imports for HS 081310
Market GrowthGrowing (2019–2023 (UN Comtrade via WITS; HS 081310))import trade value increased between 2019 and 2023 (trade proxy, not retail market size)
SeasonalityShelf-stable product available year-round; import availability depends on exporter production cycles and inventory.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with EAEU food-safety and labeling requirements (TR TS 021/2011 and TR TS 022/2011), including additive declaration controls under TR TS 029/2012 where relevant, can lead to border detention, refusal of release, relabeling orders, or withdrawal from sale in Kazakhstan.Implement a pre-shipment compliance pack: correct HS classification, EAEU declaration-of-conformity readiness, Russian/Kazakh label verification, and aligned specifications/tests (including sulfites and contaminants) before dispatch.
Food Safety MediumDried apricots are sensitive to quality and safety issues such as excessive sulfite levels or incomplete sulfite declaration (if used), plus moisture-driven mold risk during storage and distribution.Specify sulfite policy (sulphured vs unsulphured), require COA/testing aligned to importer and EAEU expectations, and use moisture-barrier packaging with defined storage conditions.
Logistics MediumOverland transport and border queues can increase exposure to heat/humidity, raising the likelihood of caking, darkening, or spoilage and increasing landed-cost volatility.Use sealed moisture-barrier secondary packaging, avoid peak-delay corridors where possible, and build time buffers for customs and sanitary control steps.
Market Volatility LowImport prices and retail affordability can be exposed to exchange-rate movements and shifts in regional supply availability, affecting margins and demand for premium grades.Use staggered purchasing and quality-tiered offerings (sulphured/unsulphured, size grades) to manage price sensitivity.
Sustainability- Water-stress exposure in supplying regions for irrigated stone-fruit production (sourcing due diligence)
- Packaging waste management for retail repacks and small-format packs
Labor & Social- Upstream seasonal labor due diligence in supplying orchards and drying facilities (contracting, wages, and worker safety)
- No prominent, widely documented product-specific controversy is identified in this record for dried apricots in Kazakhstan; social risk focus is upstream supplier practices
Standards- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- BRCGS Food Safety
- IFS Food
FAQ
Is Kazakhstan mainly an importer or exporter of dried apricots?Kazakhstan is mainly an importer for HS 081310 (dried apricots). In 2023, imports were about USD 15.8 million while exports were about USD 0.2 million, indicating a net-importer market profile.
Which countries were the largest suppliers of dried apricots to Kazakhstan in 2023?UN Comtrade data via WITS shows the largest reported suppliers to Kazakhstan in 2023 were Tajikistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan (by import value for HS 081310).
Which core EAEU regulations should be checked for importing dried apricots into Kazakhstan?Key EAEU technical regulations to check are TR TS 021/2011 (food safety), TR TS 022/2011 (food labeling), and TR TS 029/2012 (food additives, flavorings and processing aids).