Afghanistan ready to import up to 1 mln tons of corn from Kazakhstan annually

sector, financial institutions, and business. The parties discussed the development of trade and economic cooperation, with a focus on expanding grain deliveries to Afghanistan. As reported by Asilkhan Dzhuwashev, Chairman of JSC “NC Prodcorporation,” in September, with support from the Kazakhstan Trade House in Herat, negotiations were held for Kazakh and Afghan entrepreneurs. The talks resulted in agreements worth over USD 100 million, and Kazakh exporters have already sent 50,000 tons of grain to Afghanistan under the signed contracts. Given Kazakhstan’s strong grain harvest, there are good prospects for increasing deliveries to the Afghan market. The Beyneu Grain Terminal in Mangistau region, which shipped pilot batches this year, is expected to play a key role. In 2026, handling volumes at the terminal are expected to grow, including shipments to Afghanistan. Afghanistan has expressed readiness to purchase not only wheat but also about 1 million tons of corn annually. ...