Kazakhstan aims to free itself from dependence on shrinking grain and flour export markets

This year's large grain harvest and difficulties in export logistics have once again highlighted the need for the rapid development of deep grain processing in the country. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin. The Government believes that diversification and development of deep processing will reduce dependence on shrinking export markets, the APK News agency reports. Serik Zhumangarin noted that Kazakhstan produces an average of 14 million tons of wheat annually. The volume of consumption and processing within the country is 7.5-8.5 million tons, over 5 million tons are shipped for export, and carry-overs are up to 1.5 million tons per year. This year, Kazakhstan harvested 26.7 million tons of grain with an average yield of 16.1 c/ha, of which 19.8 million tons were wheat. For comparison, in 2023 it was 17.1 million tons of grain (wheat - 10.8 million tons) with a yield of 10.3 c/ha. With the increase in the volume of state support ...