Kazakhstani barley is actively exported to Iran: demand is growing, reserves are minimal

Exports of Kazakh barley to Iran have grown significantly in the current marketing year. According to the Analytical Committee of the Grain Union of Kazakhstan, supply volumes have reached record levels — the forecast has been raised to 1.85 million tons. The reasons for this growth were: “Kazakh barley turned out to be especially advantageous in terms of price and logistics this season, which made it preferable for Iranian buyers,” said Yevgeny Karabanov, head of the analytical committee of the ZSK. Supplies to Iran have increased almost 30 times compared to the same period last year. At the same time, China, on the contrary, has reduced purchases by 1.5 times. In general, exports of Kazakh barley have almost doubled in 7 months compared to last season. Amid high demand, prices have risen sharply: from 50-52 thousand tenge per ton in September to 88-91 thousand tenge at the end of April. The export price on FOB Aktau terms increased from 163-165 to 235-237 dollars per ton. ...