Kazakhstan has demonstrated robust performance in global agricultural trade, with grain exports reaching 8.7 million tons from September 2024 to mid-June 2025—a 58.7% increase compared to the previous marketing year. The Ministry of Agriculture, referencing data from the national railway operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, attributes this rise to strong international demand and continued improvements in export logistics and market diversification.
This remarkable growth highlights Kazakhstan’s growing role as a key supplier in the global grain market. Strategic export destinations include long-standing regional partners such as Uzbekistan (3.1 million tons, up 30.3%), Tajikistan (1.2 million tons, up 46.1%), and Afghanistan (285,000 tons, up 37%). Additional surges were reported in shipments to the Kyrgyz Republic (209,000 tons, up 85.5%), Iran (963,000 tons, increasing 17-fold), and Azerbaijan (696,000 tons, increasing over 116-fold), showcasing the country’s expanding trade footprint.
As of June 1, Kazakhstan held a healthy reserve of 8.6 million tons of grain, which includes 7.3 million tons of food grain and 7.4 million tons of wheat. These reserves ensure stable supply for both domestic use and export commitments.
The record 2024 harvest of 25.2 million tons—18.6 million tons of which was wheat—has allowed Kazakhstan to maintain competitive and accessible pricing for its milling and livestock sectors throughout the year.
In support of market stability, the Food Corporation continues to maintain strategic reserves, currently holding 1.2 million tons of grain, including one million tons of food-grade supply available to flour mills if needed.
Kazakhstan’s growing success reflects its commitment to strengthening agricultural trade through reliable supply, regional cooperation, and strategic investment in infrastructure.
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