From Europe to China, Kazakhstan exports much more grain

Kazakhstan's grain exports will reach 12 million tons in 2024, although the multi-year average usually does not exceed 8-9 million tons. Kazakhstan produced more than 18 million tons of wheat this year, and the production of other types of grain is also increasing - although for the time being, the average yield per hectare is generally low. In addition to self-sufficiency, the amount that can be put on the market also increases. According to government data, Kazakh grain exports amounted to 6.3 million tons at the end of November. Exports of the new crop reached 2.37 million tons, which is 52% higher than in the same period of 2023. According to Kazakh government news, grain shipments to Uzbekistan increased by 42% to 944,000 tons (last year 665,000 tons), exports to Tajikistan increased by 49% to 377,000 tons (last year 254,000 tons), exports to China increased by 17% to 355 thousand tons (last year 304 thousand tons). 71% more was taken to Afghanistan, 115,000 tons (67,000 tons ...