The Almaty region in Kazakhstan produced over 480 tons of honey in 2020, with 14.8 tons being exported. By August 1 of this year, an additional over 8 tons of honey had been exported. Beekeepers in the region produced 20-30 kg of marketable honey from each hive, with some producing up to twice as much. The honey is sold locally and internationally through retail chains. In 2020, the region provided subsidies of 42.5 million tenge to beekeepers, with 45 million tenge provided for this year.