Kazakhstan’s wheat harvest to decline as farmers shift to more profitable oilseeds

million tonnes — one million tonnes less than last year. The adverse weather has raised concerns about potential crop damage and lower quality, and in some regions the harvest was significantly delayed. As a result, the availability of feed-grade wheat may rise. In line with lower production, Kazakhstan’s wheat exports are projected to fall to 8.6 million tonnes, a decrease of 1.6 million tonnes year-on-year. At the same time, new logistics routes continue to open opportunities for diversifying export destinations. From May to September, Kazakhstan shipped 17,000 tonnes of wheat to Vietnam using an uninterrupted container corridor, a model that authorities plan to expand through transport subsidies. Kazakhstan has also made notable inroads into new markets. In September, local media reported the first-ever shipment of Kazakh wheat flour to the United States — around 50 tonnes delivered to New York, now available on Amazon. Meanwhile, exports of wheat and barley-based feed meals to ...