Kazakhstan Sees 18.3% Jump in Flour Exports to Afghanistan

Kazakhstan's flour exports have seen significant growth in recent years, with a notable increase in shipments to Afghanistan. According to The Times of Central Asia, Kazakhstan exported around 1.87 million tons of wheat flour from January to October this year, marking an 18.3% rise compared to the same period last year.

The Afghan market has played a crucial role in driving this growth, with the country emerging as Kazakhstan's largest customer for flour exports. The surge in demand is attributed to Afghanistan's growing population and increasing food security needs.

While specific statistics on trade volume and revenue are not provided, the data suggests that Kazakhstan's flour industry has experienced substantial expansion over the past couple of years.