Kazakhstan plans to become a key global linseed exporter

Europe and Asia. According to Yevgeny Karabanov, Head of the Analytics Committee of the Kazakhstan Grain Union, total exports from September to July reached 506,300 tons. Around 67% of last year’s harvest was shipped abroad, highlighting the industry’s heavy dependence on external demand. The largest growth was seen in supplies to the European Union: Belgium: 181.6 thousand tons (up 3.1 times) Poland: 35.5 thousand tons (up 2.2 times) Germany: 11.8 thousand tons (up 2.4 times) Positive dynamics were also recorded in Asian markets: China: 188.3 thousand tons (up 1.7 times) Afghanistan: 40.6 thousand tons (+20%) Other Asian countries: 44.6 thousand tons (up 1.5 times) Official data shows that Kazakhstan expanded linseed sowing areas by 54% in 2025, reaching 1.35 million hectares. The harvest is expected to hit 1 million tons this year, allowing the country to maintain its role as a major player in the global market. The export forecast for the current season remains stable at 530 ...