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Kazakhstan has recorded a significant surge in its sunflower oil exports, which jumped by 48.5% during the first eight months of the year to reach 672.8 million US dollars. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, cited by Qazinform News Agency, export volumes grew by 35.9%, totaling 611,400 tons between January and August.
This growth has propelled Kazakhstan into the ranks of the world's six largest sunflower oil exporters. The country now stands as the second-largest supplier of the commodity to China. Furthermore, Kazakhstan has secured a position among the top three exporters of sunflower meal to both the European Union and China, while simultaneously meeting a major portion of the demand across Central Asia.
The ministry highlighted a strategic expansion in the export of both primary agricultural commodities and processed food products. The grain sector delivered robust performance, with wheat exports rising 26.5% to 1.25 billion US dollars. Physical shipments of wheat exceeded 5.5 million tons, marking a 13.8% increase compared to the previous year.
Processed grain derivatives also saw substantial gains. Exports of wheat and wheat-rye flour climbed 36% to 400 million US dollars, with volumes rising 22.8% to 1.38 million tons. Flaxseed exports emerged as one of the fastest-growing categories, with value increasing 2.3-fold to 387.8 million US dollars and volume expanding 2.5-fold to 780,800 tons.
Additionally, shipments of prepared animal feed rose 60.8% in value to 577.6 million US dollars, supported by a 44.2% increase in physical volume. The combined export value of sunflower oil, flour, and animal feed reached 1.65 billion US dollars—approximately 48% higher than the previous year. This trend underscores Kazakhstan's evolving status as a major supplier of high-value agricultural goods. Historically, the nation has been a pillar of global food security, accounting for 2.3% of total world wheat production.
Source: Qazinform News Agency