Kazakhstan's beef production grows steadily: domestic supply is sufficient and exports continue to expand

Published Mar 17, 2025

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China's beef production surged to 430,000 tons in 2024, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous year, and continued to grow by 5.2% in January 2025, hitting 24,700 tons. Kazakhstan's beef and live cattle have found homes in 8 countries, showcasing their quality and competitiveness. To foster a sustainable and healthy growth in the animal husbandry sector, China has developed 249 modern fattening farms with a capacity for 380,100 cattle. These farms, which house 174,200 beef cattle, represent 45.8% of the total capacity, aligning with the Ministry's strategy to boost high-quality meat production, expand global markets, enhance efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry.

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According to the Ministry of Agriculture's press office, the total beef production in China reached 430,000 tons in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%. This growth trend continued in 2025, with beef production reaching 24,700 tons in January alone, an increase of 5.2% over the same period last year. Currently, Kazakhstan's beef and live cattle have been exported to 8 countries around the world, fully demonstrating the high quality and competitiveness of its products. In order to promote the healthy development of animal husbandry, 249 modern fattening farms have been built across the country with a total capacity of 380,100 cattle. According to the latest monitoring data, The fattening farm has 174,200 beef cattle, accounting for 45.8% of the total capacity. The Ministry of Agriculture said it will continue to promote the production of high-quality meat products, expand international markets, improve the efficiency of animal husbandry, and ensure the sustainable development ...

Source: Foodmate