Kazakhstan continues to confidently develop its agro-industrial complex and strengthen its position in the global grain market, according to the APK News agency.
"For the second year in a row, Kazakhstan has harvested a record grain harvest. In 2025, with an average yield of 16.3 centners per hectare, 25.9 million tons of grain were harvested, including 19.3 million tons of wheat," the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reported.
This growth in production is accompanied by an increase in exports. In the 2024/2025 marketing year, grain and flour exports in grain equivalent amounted to 15.3 million tons—a 60% increase from the previous year. In the current marketing year, grain and flour shipments from the new harvest reached 8.5 million tons, a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Kazakh grain is traditionally in demand in the Central Asian markets of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan.
At the same time, the country is expanding its export geography: deliveries are made to Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, and North African countries, and deliveries have resumed to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. European markets are predominantly exported to high-quality Durum and Hi-Pro wheat varieties.
Feed meal exports to China in 2025 amounted to 2.9 million tons, 2.4 times higher than the 2024 figure.
By the end of 2024, Kazakhstan ranked 10th in the world for wheat exports and 9th for barley exports.
Along with grain, the country maintains a leading position in the global flour market: production exceeds 3 million tons, and exports reached 1.8 million tons, a 1.2% increase over 2024. The main markets for flour are Central Asian countries, Afghanistan, Russia, and China.
The government continues to support export initiatives. The grain export subsidy mechanism has been extended until September 1, 2026, ensuring continued positive supply trends and strengthening the position of domestic products in international markets.
Today, Kazakhstani agricultural products are exported to more than 72 countries worldwide. The main export destinations are Central Asia, the EAEU, the EU, Afghanistan, Turkey, and China.
Over the past five years, agricultural exports have increased 1.8-fold, from $3.8 billion to $7 billion. In 2025, export volumes increased by 36.9%, or $7 billion. The share of processed products in total agricultural exports reached 51.4%.