Consumption of dairy products in Kazakhstan has decreased by 8% over the past five years – Bureau of National Statistics.

At the same time, by the end of 2024, the consumption of dairy products showed positive dynamics: compared to 2023, it increased by 2.19%—from 227.2 kg per capita in 2023 to 232.2 kg in 2024.

The highest levels of milk and dairy product consumption in 2024 were recorded in the following regions:

• Akmola Region – 294.6 kg per capita

• East Kazakhstan Region – 292.6 kg

• Karaganda Region – 288.8 kg

The structure of consumer spending also shows a stable focus on meat and meat products (16.9% of all food expenditures) and bread and grain products (7.7%).

At the same time, the following trends were noted:

• Meat and meat product consumption increased by 4.65% over five years

• Egg consumption rose by 5.94%

• Fruit consumption increased by 3.64%

• Consumption of bread and grain products decreased by 9.41%

• Vegetable and potato consumption fell by 6.9% and 6.84%, respectively