Kazakhstan offers Israel annual wheat supplies of 200–500 thsd tons
Kazakhstan has proposed long-term contracts to supply Israel with 200,000–500,000 tonnes of milling wheat annually, aiming to expand Middle Eastern exports. Discussions also covered alternative shipping routes and cooperation in irrigation technologies to strengthen agricultural trade and address water shortages.
Kazakhstan plans to expand grain exports to the Middle East and has proposed long-term contracts with Israel for annual supplies of 200–500 thsd tons of milling wheat. The initiative was presented by the national grain company Prodcorporation during the 10th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Israel Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Jerusalem.
Thanks to a strong harvest this year, Kazakhstan has substantial volumes of high-quality wheat with elevated protein and gluten content, making it attractive to Israeli flour mills and processing companies. Israel imports more than 2 mln tons of wheat annually and also purchases significant volumes of barley, corn and oilseeds. Kazakhstan aims to increase its share of this market by shifting from occasional shipments to long-term supply contracts.
Transport logistics was one of the key issues discussed during the negotiations. Kazakhstan proposed two main routes for delivering grain to Israeli ports. The first involves transportation through Azerbaijan and Georgia with access to the Black Sea, while the second would use alternative logistics chains through Baltic Sea ports. Both routes are being considered as options for ensuring regular shipments of large grain volumes.
Kazakh wheat previously accounted for only a small share of the Israeli market due to complex and costly logistics. Kazakhstan’s lack of direct access to the sea increases transportation costs and makes it difficult to compete with suppliers from Ukraine, Romania and Russia. The proposed routes are expected to help diversify export destinations and create conditions for stable grain trade between the two countries.
In addition to expanding grain exports, Kazakhstan is interested in cooperating with Israel on agricultural technologies, particularly the introduction of modern irrigation and water-saving systems. Amid growing irrigation water shortages in Central Asia, Israel’s experience in efficient water management is particularly valuable for Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector. Kazakhstan currently exports agricultural products to more than 80 countries and aims to strengthen its presence in Middle Eastern markets.
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Source : Ukr Agro Consult
