From September 2024 to June 18, 2025, Kazakhstan exported 8.7 million tonnes of new-harvest grain—an increase of 58.7% compared to the same period in 2023–2024, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan.
Officials attribute this sharp rise to strong international demand for Kazakh grain and the effectiveness of state efforts to expand export geography and improve logistics infrastructure.
Top Export Destinations (Year-on-Year Growth):
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Uzbekistan – 3.1 million tonnes (+30.3%)
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Tajikistan – 1.2 million tonnes (+46.1%)
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Afghanistan – 285,000 tonnes (+37%)
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Kyrgyzstan – 209,000 tonnes (+85.5%)
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Iran – 963,000 tonnes (17.2-fold increase)
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Azerbaijan – 696,000 tonnes (116.6-fold increase)
In addition, Kazakh wheat has previously been shipped to Vietnam, reflecting broader diversification of export markets.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
June 20, 2025