Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Dairy)
Market
Milk powder in Kazakhstan is an import-dependent dairy ingredient market supplying food manufacturing (including recombined dairy products) and some retail powdered milk demand. Trade data indicate substantial 2023 imports of skim milk powder (HS 040210), with the largest partner suppliers recorded as the Russian Federation and Belarus, alongside smaller volumes from France, Lithuania, and Iran. Whole milk powder (HS 040221) is also imported in 2023, with France and Belarus among the leading partner suppliers. Market access is shaped by EAEU technical regulations for dairy safety and labeling, and by veterinary-control requirements that can impose sudden restrictions during animal disease events.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent ingredient market) with limited export activity for some milk powder lines
Domestic RoleIngredient input for dairy and food manufacturing (including recombined dairy products), plus retail powdered milk in consumer channels
SeasonalityYear-round availability; import flows help smooth seasonal variability in domestic raw milk supply.
Specification
Primary VarietySkim milk powder (SMP; HS 040210)
Secondary Variety- Whole milk powder (WMP; HS 040221)
Physical Attributes- Low-moisture, free-flowing powder; resistance to caking during Kazakhstan’s inland warehousing and distribution is a key practical acceptance factor.
Compositional Metrics- Milkfat category (skim vs whole) is a primary commercial specification anchor for Kazakhstan imports (HS 040210 vs HS 040221).
- Dairy product safety requirements for milk and dairy products placed on the EAEU market (including Kazakhstan) are governed under TR TS 033/2013.
Grades- Industrial grade (ingredient use) vs retail grade (consumer packs)
- Regular spray-dried powder vs instant/agglomerated powder (channel-dependent)
Packaging- Industrial bulk sacks (multiwall paper with inner liner) for manufacturing users
- Repacked consumer packs for retail distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Exporter dairy plant → bulk bagging → rail/road shipment to Kazakhstan → customs and (where applicable) veterinary control → importer warehousing → food manufacturers and/or retail repackers
Temperature- Ambient transport is typical; moisture control and dry storage are critical to prevent caking and quality loss.
Shelf Life- Shelf stability is high versus liquid dairy, but quality is sensitive to humidity, odor absorption, and high storage temperatures during inland logistics.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Animal Health HighTemporary veterinary restrictions linked to outbreaks (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease) can abruptly block or condition the import and transit of animal-origin goods, including dairy products, into Kazakhstan or from specific regions; Kazakhstan has previously introduced restrictions on imports of animal-origin agricultural products from Russia due to FMD outbreaks (reported October 2016).Maintain an outbreak-monitoring and restriction-check routine (country/region-level); confirm eligibility conditions (e.g., heat-treatment regimes where allowed) and ensure veterinary documentation aligns with EAEU/Kazakhstan requirements before dispatch.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-compliance with EAEU dairy safety and labeling technical regulations (TR TS 033/2013; TR TS 022/2011) and missing/invalid conformity documentation (EAC declaration) can prevent release into circulation and trigger re-labeling, detention, or return.Map product formulation/specs to TR TS 033/2013 scope and pre-validate EAC documentation and label content against TR TS 022/2011 before shipment.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked market, Kazakhstan’s milk powder supply is sensitive to rail/road corridor disruptions, border delays, and inland warehousing humidity control, which can raise landed costs and cause quality deterioration (caking) in bulk powders.Use moisture-barrier packaging and verified dry warehousing; build buffer inventory for high-turn industrial users; diversify corridor routing and suppliers where feasible.
FAQ
Which countries were the main suppliers of skim milk powder to Kazakhstan in 2023?For HS 040210 (milk and cream in solid forms of <=1.5% fat), 2023 partner data show the largest recorded suppliers to Kazakhstan were the Russian Federation and Belarus, followed by smaller volumes from France, Lithuania, and Iran.
Which EAEU technical regulations are most relevant to selling milk powder in Kazakhstan?Key EAEU rules include TR TS 033/2013 (milk and dairy product safety requirements) and TR TS 022/2011 (food labeling). General food safety TR TS 021/2011 and additives rule TR TS 029/2012 can also apply depending on product scope and composition.
Are veterinary certificates relevant for importing dairy products into Kazakhstan?Yes. The EAEU maintains unified veterinary certificate templates for goods subject to veterinary control imported from third countries, and Kazakhstan’s own veterinary certificate procedures reference accompanying veterinary documents for controlled goods moved within Kazakhstan.