Kazakhstan increases production of sunflower oil

Published May 2, 2024

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Kazakhstan has seen a significant increase in crude sunflower oil production, with a 34% rise compared to the first quarter of 2023 and an 87% increase compared to the same period in 2022, totaling 136.59 thsd tonnes. The first quarter also marked a 16-month high for overall production, reaching 47.3 thsd tonnes in March. Additionally, refined sunflower oil production increased by 22% year-on-year to 33.5 thsd tonnes, with SKO and Shymkent being the largest contributors.

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In the first 3 months of this year, Kazakhstan has already produced 136.59 thsd tonnes of crude sunflower oil, which is 34% higher than in the first quarter of 2023 and 87% more than in the first quarter of 2022, according to official statistics. Among the leaders: East Kazakhstan region (EKR) and Abay region – 60 thousand tons and 35 thousand tons respectively. At the same time, in March, the production volume in the whole of Kazakhstan updated the maximum for the last 16 months and amounted to 47.3 thousand tons. As for the production of refined sunflower oil in Kazakhstan, the country recorded a 22% ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult