In the first five months of 2025, Kazakhstan's food production has increased

Reports indicate that Kazakhstan's processing industry is developing, and the country's food security is being strengthened.

Data shows that beef production reached 133,600 tons, an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Poultry production grew by 6.1%, reaching 157,700 tons.

The dairy processing industry is also showing growth: milk production increased by 3.9%, reaching 273,500 tons; yogurt production grew by 5.4%, reaching 37,100 tons; butter production increased by 12.7%, reaching 15,000 tons. Egg production was 1.79 billion, a 0.3% increase from last year.

Grain and oilseed product production saw significant growth. Wheat flour production increased by 6.5%, reaching 1,438,300 tons; buckwheat production grew by 19.4%, reaching 10,700 tons; pasta production increased by 7.8%, reaching 63,700 tons.

Sunflower oil production grew by 21.7%, reaching 334,500 tons; rice production increased by 21%, reaching 84,500 tons.

Sugar production increased tenfold, from 61,000 tons last year to 64,000 tons; salt production grew by 6.1%, reaching 169,300 tons.

The Ministry of Agriculture stated that these indicators are strengthening national food security, expanding export potential, and promoting the development of domestic agricultural industrial production.