Kazakhstan increased imports of small ruminants by almost 8 times

Published 2023년 1월 12일

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In 2022, Kazakhstan experienced a significant shift in its cattle trade dynamics. The country imported small cattle, predominantly from Russia, which saw an increase of almost eight times compared to the previous year. This surge contributed to a decrease in the export of cattle from Kazakhstan, with Uzbekistan being the main destination, seeing a 55-fold drop in supplies. Despite the reduction in exports, the financial impact was less severe, with a 37.8-time decrease in revenue. On the other hand, Russia's cattle exports to Kazakhstan fell by over three times, while the Czech Republic saw a fivefold increase. Kazakhstan's cattle herd grew to 8.5 million heads by the end of 2022, an increase of 1.1 million heads over three years, and the small cattle population reached 21.9 million heads, up by 2.8 million heads from 2019.

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What countries bring cattle to Kazakhstan? Imported small cattle "flooded" Kazakhstan. According to official data, Russia has increased the supply of MRS to Kazakhstan by almost 8 times. At the same time, small farm animals are not exported from Kazakhstan. The export of cattle has decreased by 60 times, the LS portal reports. As you know, in Kazakhstan, since 2023, the rules for the export of large and small cattle have changed. The Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan informed from which countries livestock is brought to Kazakhstan. According to official statistics, in January-October 2022, Kazakhstan exported 2.2 thousand heads of cattle worth $1.4 million. In physical terms, deliveries fell by 59.5 times, and in money terms by 37.8 times. All 2.2 thousand heads were shipped to Uzbekistan. But it is noted that supplies to this country have decreased by 55 times. At the same time, 8.2 thousand heads of imported bulls and cows were brought to Kazakhstan. ...

Source: Agrosektor