As of November 1, 2026, Kazakhstan’s grain and pulse stocks have surpassed 19.58 million tons, according to the country’s Bureau of National Statistics. The majority of these reserves, approximately 16 million tons or 82.2%, are designated for food-grade use. Feed grain and seed stocks make up 2.4 million tons and 1 million tons, respectively.
Wheat dominates the stockpile, accounting for 14.6 million tons, or nearly 75% of the total grain reserves. Within this, 13.16 million tons are food-grade wheat, 810,000 tons are seed wheat, and 632,000 tons are feed wheat. Other grains include barley at 2.97 million tons, corn at 507,500 tons, rice at 313,500 tons, and oats at 250,700 tons.
The bulk of these grain stocks are concentrated in three northern regions of Kazakhstan, which together hold 77.2% of the country’s total reserves, amounting to 15.12 million tons. The Akmola region leads with 5.58 million tons, followed by Kostanay with 5.05 million tons, and North Kazakhstan with 4.5 million tons. This concentration poses challenges for the region’s transport and storage infrastructure.
During the first eight months of 2026, Kazakhstan exported 5.52 million tons of wheat and meslin, significantly outpacing imports of 1.19 million tons by 4.6 times. Barley exports reached 684,800 tons, corn shipments totaled 137,000 tons, and pulse exports amounted to 309,400 tons. The substantial domestic stocks position Kazakhstan as a key grain supplier to Central Asian markets and China.
Kazakhstan’s grain export potential for the current marketing year is estimated at 10-11 million tons. However, the realization of this potential hinges on the availability of railway routes, transport corridor capacity, and freight tariffs. Logistical constraints, particularly in the northern regions, could influence domestic grain prices during the winter and spring months.