The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan has released recommendations for the trading of agricultural crops, effective as of November 9, 2026. According to the data, a sharp rise in sunflower procurement prices has been the key development during the first ten days of November, while experts advise farmers to adopt a "wait-and-see" approach regarding food-grade soft wheat. This information comes from the latest data provided by the research bureau "Grains and Oilseeds. Kazakhstan," as reported by the news agency APK Novosti.
According to the bureau’s analysts, the foreign trade of Kazakhstani grain remains heavily influenced by complex logistics and intense competition from Russian suppliers. Under these conditions, agricultural producers are largely opting for a "wait-and-see" strategy, while traders and buyers are making decisions based on current demand and available shipping capacity.
Grain
The wheat market is seeing moderate activity. In the segments for Class 4 and Class 5 wheat, transactions are being concluded with careful consideration of grain quality parameters and the price expectations of the parties involved.
Class 3 Soft Wheat (Recommendation: "HOLD"):
Analysts strongly reiterate their recommendation to pause sales of Class 3 wheat until more favorable price levels are reached. Currently, the weighted average price ex-elevator (including VAT) for batches with a gluten content of 28% or higher stands at 106,000 tenge per tonne, with a projected seasonal peak of up to 145,000 tenge. Wheat with a gluten content of up to 25% is trading at an average of 93,000 tenge/tonne (with a potential peak of 120,000 tenge), while lots with up to 23% gluten are trading at 90,000 tenge/tonne (with a maximum of 110,000 tenge).
Feed-grade grain and barley (recommendation: "AS NEEDED"):
For Class 4 wheat (up to 20% gluten)—trading at an average of 86,000 tenge/tonne (up to a maximum of 100,000 tenge)—and Class 5 wheat (up to 17% gluten)—trading at 70,000 tenge/tonne (up to a maximum of 90,000 tenge)—the recommendation is to sell as financial needs arise. A similar strategy applies to Class 2 barley, which is trading at 75,000 tenge/tonne, with a potential ceiling of 95,000 tenge. Barley prices remain stable, supported by steady demand from compound feed producers and export companies.
Durum wheat (recommendation: "AS NEEDED"):
In the durum wheat segment, stable price levels have emerged: durum with 14%+ protein is trading at 87,000 tenge/tonne (with a seasonal potential of up to 120,000 tenge), while high-protein lots (15%+) are valued at an average of 99,000 tenge/tonne, with an upper limit of up to 140,000 tenge. Oilseeds
The most notable development in the oilseed sector has been a significant price surge for sunflower seeds.
Sunflower seeds (recommendation: "SELL"):
The price of sunflower seeds has jumped by 15,000 tenge, reaching 182,000 tenge per tonne (ex-elevator). Analysts advise locking in profits and actively selling the seeds, as there are no clear prospects for any further substantial price increases in the near future. The expected price range for the season is between 150,000 tenge (minimum) and 200,000 tenge (maximum).
For other oilseed crops, prices have remained stable; it is recommended to sell these as the need arises:
Rapeseed is holding at 192,000 tenge per tonne (with potential for growth up to 230,000 tenge).
Soybeans are trading at 193,000 tenge per tonne (seasonal range: 180,000–250,000 tenge).
Flaxseed (oilseed flax) is priced at 183,000 tenge per tonne (with a potential maximum of 230,000 tenge).
Safflower is valued at 144,000 tenge per tonne (seasonal range: 130,000–180,000 tenge).
White mustard commands the highest price in the sector at 347,000 tenge per tonne (with a ceiling of up to 370,000 tenge). Pulses
In the pulses segment, expert recommendations vary depending on the specific crop:
Yellow peas (recommendation: "SELL"):
In the north of the country, premium-quality lots are valued at an average of 80,000 tenge per tonne (with a potential peak of up to 105,000 tenge). Analysts advise producers to sell their current stocks without delay.
Lentils (recommendation: "SELL AS NEEDED"):
Red lentils (115,000 tenge/tonne, excluding VAT) and large green "plate" lentils (114,000 tenge/tonne, excluding VAT) are trading at roughly the same price level. For both varieties, experts anticipate a potential seasonal high of up to 150,000 tenge/tonne and suggest selling them as the need for working capital arises.