Morning coffee is becoming increasingly expensive for consumers in Kazakhstan, although global coffee prices decline.
Coffee prices in Kazakhstan were 26.3% higher in May 2026 than a year earlier, according to EnergyProm. Data from Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics show that prices have been climbing steadily since the summer of 2025.
While the pace of growth slowed in some months, the overall trend remained unchanged. Prices continued to increase for both packaged coffee sold in stores and coffee beverages served in cafes.
Import dependence drives higher prices
As Kazakhstan relies entirely on imported coffee, local prices are heavily influenced by external factors (e.g., from weather conditions in Brazil to rising maritime shipping costs), EnergyProm analysts said.
They added that domestic factors are also contributing to higher prices, including inflation, rising labor costs in the food-service sector, and higher prices for related products such as milk and sugar.
Global prices move in the opposite direction
Globally, the trend has been markedly different.
According to EnergyProm, coffee prices on international commodity markets fell 4.4% in April and another 7% in May. By mid-June, a pound of coffee beans was trading at about $2.70, or roughly 1,300 tenge.
Why lower global prices haven’t reached consumers
EnergyProm says lower global prices do not immediately translate into lower retail prices in Kazakhstan.
«When global prices stabilize or decline, businesses need time to adjust inventories and revise retail pricing,» the agency said.
However, analysts cautioned that lower international prices do not guarantee cheaper coffee for Kazakh consumers.
