Market
Dried onion flakes in Kazakhstan are primarily a shelf-stable vegetable ingredient used in seasoning blends and convenient cooking products (e.g., broths and mixed seasonings that list onion powder or chopped dried onion as ingredients). Trade data indicates Kazakhstan is a net importer for dried onions under HS 071220, with 2023 imports recorded at about USD 0.614 million (990,716 kg) and key suppliers including the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, India and China. Market access is shaped by import clearance through Kazakhstan’s electronic customs declaration processes and by compliance with EAEU food-safety and labeling technical regulations. If the product is treated as a regulated plant-quarantine item, missing or incorrect phytosanitary documentation can block clearance or trigger enforcement actions.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent ingredient market)
Domestic RoleFood ingredient used by domestic seasoning/food manufacturers and retail seasoning brands
Risks
Plant Quarantine HighIf dried onion flakes are treated as quarantineable/high-phytosanitary-risk plant products for a given shipment, missing or non-compliant phytosanitary certification can lead to detention, refusal of entry, and enforcement actions under Kazakhstan’s plant quarantine framework.Confirm Kazakhstan’s plant-quarantine classification for the exact HS line/product description and route; secure required phytosanitary documentation (and re-export certificate if applicable) before shipment and align all shipment identifiers across documents.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-compliant labeling can prevent lawful circulation in the EAEU market; TR CU 022/2011 sets mandatory packaged-food labeling elements and language expectations.Pre-approve labels against TR CU 022/2011 requirements (product name, composition, net quantity, manufacture date, shelf life, storage conditions, manufacturer/importer details as applicable) and ensure consistency with product specs and documents.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFood products placed into circulation in the EAEU customs territory are generally subject to declaration of conformity under TR CU 021/2011 (with specific exceptions); missing/incorrect conformity documentation can block release.Coordinate with the Kazakhstan-based applicant/importer to ensure the appropriate EAEU Declaration of Conformity is in place and supported by evidence/testing documentation where required.
Logistics MediumOperational change risk during Kazakhstan’s transition to KEDEN Goods Declaration functionality (phased rollout starting 28 March 2026; full-cycle from 10 April 2026) can create filing, integration, or training-related delays for import declarations.Confirm broker/importer readiness for KEDEN (user registration, test submissions, updated SOPs) and plan buffer time around system transition periods.
FAQ
Which HS code is most commonly used for dried onion flakes (not further prepared) imported into Kazakhstan?Dried onions (including cut, sliced, broken or in powder, not further prepared) are classified under HS 071220 in the HS structure published by the UN Statistics Division.
Who are Kazakhstan’s main foreign suppliers for dried onions (HS 071220)?UN Comtrade trade data via World Bank WITS reports that Kazakhstan’s 2023 imports of HS 071220 (dried onions) came mainly from the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, India and China.
What customs systems are used for Kazakhstan import clearance, and what changed in 2026?Kazakhstan’s e-government service guidance routes online customs clearance through the ASTANA-1 system. Separately, the State Revenue Committee announced a phased rollout of Goods Declaration functionality in the KEDEN system starting on 28 March 2026, with full-cycle customs declaration using Goods Declaration starting from 10 April 2026.
Is a phytosanitary certificate relevant for importing dried onion flakes into Kazakhstan?Kazakhstan’s plant-quarantine administrative provisions describe violations where high-phytosanitary-risk quarantineable products enter without a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country’s national quarantine service. Importers should confirm whether their dried onion shipment is treated as a regulated/quarantineable item and ensure the required phytosanitary documentation is in place when applicable.