Kazakhstan Accelerates Shift from Raw Materials to High-Value Products
Kazakhstan has made significant strides in transitioning from raw material exports to high-value product output. As part of this effort, the government aims to increase the share of agricultural raw material processing from 64% to 70% by 2026.
A comprehensive set of measures is being implemented to expand processing capacities and introduce modern technologies. Key areas include meat, milk, oilseeds, corn, rice, and buckwheat processing, with a focus on developing higher-value downstream manufacturing industries.
The development of deep grain processing has been particularly successful, with the output of starch products growing 28.2% in 2025 and bioethanol production increasing 2.2 times during the same period. The goal is to create six major projects with a total value of $4 billion by 2029.
The government is providing support for enterprises through financial and non-financial tools, including preferential financing, investment subsidies, tax preferences, and project support.