In the first quarter of 2021, Kazakhstan witnessed a significant growth in pasta exports, reaching a record 14.6 thousand tons with a value of 13.4 million USD, marking a 46% increase from the previous year and double the quarter's value from 2019. The main importers were Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This surge is primarily due to a rise in export prices, influenced by high global wheat and cereal prices, rather than an increase in production, which saw a 14% decrease to 37.6 thousand tons. This situation has led to higher prices in the domestic market and a rise in pasta imports.