Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
In Kazakhstan, fresh mulberries are a niche fresh-fruit item with limited publicly documented commercial scale. Government announcements in Turkistan Region show active planting of mulberry trees for sericulture and leaf-based processing projects, with pilot plots reported to have adapted and produced a first harvest, indicating emerging localized supply potential. For cross-border movement of fresh fruits/berries into Kazakhstan, EAEU unified phytosanitary quarantine requirements apply, including prohibition on consignments infected with quarantine items and mandated actions (e.g., disinfection/return/destruction) when quarantine items are found. Under EAEU requirements for fruits and berries, “other fruits, fresh (from 0810)” must comply with specific phytosanitary conditions including freedom from Natal fruit fly (Ceratitis rosa) and package marking requirements.
Market RoleDomestic niche production and consumer market (emerging localized plantings; trade visibility limited)
Domestic RoleEmerging niche horticulture/sericulture-linked cultivation in Turkistan Region; fresh fruit likely marketed primarily domestically when available
Specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Turkistan Region mulberry planting initiatives → trial plot adaptation → first harvest reported → scale-up plantings (hectare-scale) under project development
Risks
Phytosanitary HighKazakhstan applies EAEU unified phytosanitary quarantine requirements to fruits and berries; import/movement of infected consignments is prohibited, and consignments where quarantine items are found can be disinfected, returned, or destroyed. For “other fruits, fresh (from 0810)” (a category that can cover mulberries depending on customs classification), EAEU requirements include freedom from Natal fruit fly (Ceratitis rosa) and mandatory package marking—non-compliance can block entry or trigger destructive actions.Align shipment classification and phytosanitary declarations with EAEU requirements; ensure pest monitoring/controls for Ceratitis rosa risk, complete package marking, and use a pre-shipment document and inspection checklist with the importer/broker.
Supply Continuity MediumPublicly documented mulberry cultivation activity in Kazakhstan is concentrated in niche, project-based plantings in Turkistan Region (sericulture/leaf processing focus), which may not translate into stable, large-scale fresh mulberry fruit volumes for consistent procurement.Treat Kazakhstan-origin fresh mulberries as opportunistic/seasonal supply; contract volumes cautiously and secure backup sourcing options (domestic alternatives or imports) for continuity.
Climate MediumAgrometeorological variability in southern/south-eastern Kazakhstan can affect horticultural production conditions (temperature and precipitation deviations and moisture constraints are monitored and reported by the national hydrometeorological service), potentially impacting orchard performance and harvest reliability in producing areas.Monitor Kazhydromet agrometeorological updates for relevant regions during the growing season; diversify procurement across microclimates and prioritize irrigated, professionally managed orchards where available.
FAQ
Where is mulberry cultivation being promoted in Kazakhstan?Government press releases describe mulberry planting initiatives in Turkistan Region, including projects in districts such as Zhetysai, Maktaaral, and Keles, linked to sericulture and leaf-based processing plans.
What is the key phytosanitary deal-breaker for shipping fresh mulberries into Kazakhstan?Kazakhstan applies EAEU unified phytosanitary quarantine requirements: fruits/berries infected with quarantine pests are prohibited, and lots where quarantine items are detected can be disinfected, returned, or destroyed. EAEU Table 4 also states that “other fruits, fresh (from 0810)” must be free from Natal fruit fly (Ceratitis rosa) and comply with marking requirements.
What traceability/marking requirement should exporters plan for under EAEU fruit-and-berry rules?EAEU rules require each package of quarantinable fruits/berries to be marked with the product name, country and place of origin, and the exporting and/or re-exporting country.