Meat production in Kazakhstan has been increasing for two consecutive years, with the volume of production reaching 37 thousand tons in the first half of this year, a 4.6% increase from the same period in 2022. The Kostanay region was the leader in the production of fresh or chilled meat, followed by Aktobe and North-Kazakhstan regions. However, meat prices in the country have also seen a significant increase, with beef, horse meat, lamb, and pork all experiencing price hikes ranging from 7.1% to 11.9% compared to the previous year.