Kazakhstan Shifts Focus to Value-Added Agricultural Exports

Kazakhstan's agricultural exports have nearly doubled over the past five years, reaching $7 billion in 2025. The growth has strengthened Kazakhstan's role as a food supplier to Central Asia and beyond.

The country's location between major Eurasian markets creates opportunities for it to play a larger role in regional food security. With around 22% of calories expected to cross international borders by 2034, Kazakhstan can supply regions with growing food demand while using its agricultural surplus to expand exports.

Kazakhstan's agricultural products are already exported to more than 72 countries, with grain and flour remaining among its most important exports. Shipments increased sharply to regional markets, particularly Afghanistan (59% increase) and Uzbekistan (37% increase).

The country is shifting from exporting raw commodities to creating value-added products. Processing is becoming a key driver of growth in Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex, with over half of the $7 billion agricultural export revenue coming from processed products.