The Grain Union of Kazakhstan proposes to introduce a tariff quota for the export of sunflower seeds

The Grain Union of Kazakhstan again draws attention to the problem of large residues of sunflower seeds. Experts report that the country needs to make a prompt decision on the introduction of a tariff quota, APK Novosti agency reports. According to the data presented, the production of sunflower seeds shows a consistent increase from 839 thousand tons in 2019 to 1.3 million tons in 2022. Stocks as of October 1 in the period from 2019 to 2021 were in the range of 215-271 thousand tons. After the introduction of restrictions on the export of sunflower seeds, stocks almost doubled, reaching 512 thousand tons by the end of the 2021/22 season. At the same time, reserves in the amount of 90 thousand tons (a two-month reserve for the production of butter for the domestic market) are considered optimal for Kazakhstan. The formation of such stocks is the task of either oil refineries or an operator in the grain market (Food Corporation). The task of grain producers is to achieve maximum ...