Kyzylorda has the highest cheese prices in Kazakhstan, followed by Shymkent, Aktau, and Taraz, while Kunayev has the lowest. From January to November 2024, Kazakhstan exported 3,600 tons of cheese and curd, with the majority going to CIS countries, particularly Russia. Other export destinations included the UAE, South Korea, and Mongolia. The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the majority of Kazakhstan's population movement in 2024 was to and from CIS countries.