Investment Projects

Investment Projects

Creation of fruit processing and canning production

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(OKED: "10.39 Other processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables, 10.39.0 Other processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables")

WORLD MARKET

The global import of processed and canned fruits in 2024 amounted to USD 25.1 billion.


REGIONAL MARKET

In the market of the Republic of Kazakhstan, there has been an increase in the import of processed and canned fruits over the past five years.

Thus, imports of prepared and canned fruits, nuts increased by 78.9% and amounted to USD 141.9 million in 2024. Imports of jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and pastes increased by 46.35% and amounted to USD 31.2 million in 2024.


The export volume of processed and canned fruits from the Republic of Kazakhstan remains insignificant despite growth over the past five years.

Thus, exports of prepared and canned fruits, nuts increased 2.9 times and amounted to USD 5.5 million in 2024.

Exports of jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and pastes increased 3 times and amounted to USD 1.5 million in 2024.


PRODUCERS

There are only a few companies in Kazakhstan engaged in production:

  • LLP "ECOproduct Kazakhstan" (Taldykorgan) – produces natural vegetable and fruit preserves, juices, jams, adjika. Uses local raw materials, focuses on eco-friendliness and organic ingredients;

  • LLP "FRUIT ART" (Almaty) – engaged in processing and canning of fruits and vegetables;

  • LLP "Golden Food Company" (Almaty) – produces refined sugar and fruit & vegetable preserves;

  • LLP "KAZAGROVISION" (Turkistan region) – produces jams, vegetable marinades and assortments, salads and caviar, juices and compotes;

  • LLP "Berry Club" (Almaty) – produces natural cold jams from berries without the use of chemical additives, preservatives, or sterilization.

RAW MATERIAL BASE


Sugar production in Kazakhstan used in manufacturing amounted to 164.9 thousand tons in 2024, while production of salt and sodium chloride, food-grade salt amounted to 2.2 million tons.

Various fruits and berries are grown in Kazakhstan, however a significant part of the raw materials for production are imported from Uzbekistan and China, since the production of concentrates and purees in Kazakhstan is limited.

Kazakhstan has established production of the following packaging materials:

  • Canning jars, stoppers, lids, and similar glass products – 482.4 million units in 2024;

  • Bottles, jars, flasks, and other glass containers, stoppers, caps, closures – 482.4 million units in 2024;

  • Corrugated paper or cardboard boxes, crates, and bags – 123.5 thousand tons in 2024.

POTENTIAL MARKETS

The total import volume of neighboring and partner countries for processed vegetables, fruits, nuts, and plant parts amounted to nearly USD 949.4 million. The largest shares are Turkey (29.7%), Belarus (18.7%), and Uzbekistan (16.8%), which purchase such products from China, Iran, and Germany.


COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

  • Potential import substitution and product export;

  • Government support for investors and entrepreneurs;

  • Limited presence of local production;

  • Demand due to the growing interest in healthy nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT MEASURES

Investment preferences

  • Exemption from customs duties (0% for up to 5 years on imports);

  • Tax incentives (VAT, CIT, land tax, property tax – 0%);

  • In-kind grants (land plots, buildings, and structures, etc.);

  • Attraction of foreign labor (FLS).

Preferences of special economic zones

  • Tax preferences (CIT, land tax, property tax);

  • Customs preferences (import of raw materials and equipment);

  • Land with ready infrastructure (free lease of land plots);

  • Simplified procedure for hiring FLS (employment beyond quotas).

Economy of simple things

  • Subsidies (Base rate of NB RK + 4.5%, final borrower rate 7%) with no amount limits;

  • Guarantees (up to 50% for loans up to KZT 1 billion and up to 30% for loans over KZT 3 to 5 billion inclusive).

Support for SMEs (www.damu.kz)

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises

  • Maximum amount: up to KZT 3 billion

  • Subsidy rate: final borrower rate from 8% to 10%

  • Loan purposes: investment, working capital replenishment, refinancing

Support for small, medium and large enterprises (www.damu.kz)

  • Small, medium and large enterprises

  • Maximum amount: up to KZT 15 billion

  • Subsidy rate: final borrower rate from 8% to 10%

  • Loan purposes: investment

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