Key Market Indicators
Kazakhstan's fish production is projected to climb to approximately 5,800 metric tons by 2028, up from 5,500 metric tons in 2023. This reflects a modest annual growth rate of 0.7%. However, since 1997, the nation's fish supply has seen a slight annual decline of 0.4%. In 2023, Kazakhstan ranked 92nd globally, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo edging ahead at the same production level. Leading the list were Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. In contrast, fish consumption in Kazakhstan is expected to decrease slightly. By 2028, consumption is anticipated to reach roughly 25,600 thousand metric tons, down from 25,800 thousand metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 0.1% since 2019.