Kazakhstan Cocoa Powder Importers List 2017 — Top 10 Companies
Kazakhstan Cocoa Powder Importers List 2017 — Top 10 Companies (PNUM7920)
This article includes top ten cocoa import companies in Kazakhstan for 2017. These companies imported cocoa powder (HS 1805) and cocoa-based ingredients for use in Kazakhstan's growing confectionery, chocolate, and food processing industries. The list includes major confectionery manufacturers (Rahat, Bayan Sulu), ingredient suppliers (Evrosnab Ingredient, KUK-Kazakhstan, FGVQ), specialized chocolate producers (Chocolado), and individual entrepreneurs.
Kazakhstan's cocoa powder imports support a domestic confectionery industry valued at approximately USD 300-400 million annually. The country imports nearly all of its cocoa raw materials, as Kazakhstan's climate is unsuitable for cocoa cultivation. The main cocoa powder supplier countries to Kazakhstan include Russia, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Turkey, and China — with Russian and European suppliers dominating the premium segment and Turkish/Chinese suppliers providing competitive pricing for the mid-range market.
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1. Company Directory — Top 10 Cocoa Powder Importers
Below is the complete directory of 10 Kazakhstan-based companies that imported cocoa powder and cocoa products in 2017. Each entry includes the company name (in Russian as per customs records) and a description of their business activity.
2. HS Code Analysis — Cocoa Powder (Chapter 18)
Cocoa powder imports are classified under HS Chapter 18 (Cocoa and cocoa preparations). The specific heading for cocoa powder is HS 1805.
| HS Level | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter | 18 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations |
| Heading | 1805 | Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter |
| Related | 1806 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa |
| Related | 1803 | Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted (cocoa mass/liquor) |
3. Kazakhstan Cocoa & Confectionery Market
Kazakhstan's confectionery and chocolate market is one of Central Asia's largest, driven by:
- Market size: USD 300-400 million annual confectionery market
- Population: 19+ million consumers with growing disposable income
- Domestic production: Major confectionery manufacturers (Rahat, Bayan Sulu, Rakhat) produce chocolates, candies, and baked goods
- Import dependency: Nearly 100% of cocoa raw materials (cocoa powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass) are imported — Kazakhstan does not cultivate cocoa
- Growth drivers: Urbanization, westernization of tastes, growing chocolate consumption, expanding retail sector
Main Cocoa Powder Supplier Countries to Kazakhstan
- Russia — largest supplier (Russian cocoa processors like United Confectioners/UDK)
- Germany — premium cocoa powder (Barry Callebaut, Krüger)
- Belgium — high-quality cocoa (Puratos, Belcolade)
- Netherlands — Dutch-processed cocoa powder (Cargill, Olam)
- Turkey — competitive cocoa powder (Altinmarka, Eti)
- China — budget cocoa powder for mass-market products
Key Companies Profiled
- АО РАХАТ (Rahat JSC) — Kazakhstan's largest and oldest confectionery manufacturer, founded in 1942 in Almaty. Produces over 300 types of confectionery including chocolates, candies, caramel, and biscuits. A major importer of cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa mass for its chocolate production lines.
- АО БАЯН СУЛУ (Bayan Sulu JSC) — one of Kazakhstan's leading confectionery companies, based in Kostanay. Founded in 1974, produces chocolate, wafers, cookies, and caramel. Imports cocoa powder and chocolate coatings.
- ТОО CHOCOLADO — specialized chocolate producer focusing on chocolate products and coatings. Imports cocoa powder, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter as primary raw materials.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
How many cocoa powder importers are listed for Kazakhstan?
This page lists 10 Kazakhstan-based companies that imported cocoa powder (HS 1805) in 2017. The list includes major confectionery manufacturers (АО РАХАТ, АО БАЯН СУЛУ), ingredient suppliers (ТОО ЕВРОСНАБ ИНГРЕДИЕНТ, ТОО KUK-KAZAKHSTAN, ТОО FGVQ), specialized chocolate producers (ТОО CHOCOLADO), an ice cream company (ТОО БАЛМУЗДАК), and an individual entrepreneur (ИП Артемьева К.Б.). Some companies appear twice due to separate import shipments in the customs data.
What HS code covers cocoa powder?
HS 1805 covers "Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter." This is the raw cocoa powder used by confectionery manufacturers, bakeries, and food processors. Related codes include HS 1803 (cocoa paste/mass/liquor), HS 1804 (cocoa butter and fat), and HS 1806 (chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa). Under the EAEU Common External Tariff, cocoa powder typically enters Kazakhstan at 0-5% duty.
Why does Kazakhstan import all its cocoa?
Kazakhstan's climate (continental, with harsh winters and hot summers) is completely unsuitable for cocoa cultivation, which requires tropical conditions (humid, 20-30°C year-round, within 20 degrees of the equator). Therefore, Kazakhstan imports 100% of its cocoa raw materials — cocoa beans, cocoa paste, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and cocoa mass — from tropical cocoa-producing countries (via intermediary processors in Russia, Europe, Turkey, and China). The domestic confectionery industry (worth USD 300-400 million) depends entirely on these imports.
Who are the main cocoa powder suppliers to Kazakhstan?
The main cocoa powder supplier countries to Kazakhstan are: Russia (largest — Russian cocoa processors like UDK/United Confectioners), Germany (premium — Barry Callebaut, Krüger), Belgium (high-quality — Puratos, Belcolade), Netherlands (Dutch-processed — Cargill, Olam), Turkey (competitive — Altinmarka, Eti), and China (budget — mass-market cocoa powder). European suppliers dominate the premium segment, while Turkish and Chinese suppliers offer competitive pricing.
How can I get the full Kazakhstan cocoa importers database?
The 10 companies on this page are a sample from TurkExim's full database. For the complete and up-to-date list — with full contact details (addresses, phones, emails), trade history, shipment data, and supplier relationships — contact TurkExim via WhatsApp at +90 501 037 37 64.
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