Kazakhstan plans to suspend sunflower seed imports from Russia from October 23, 2026, after 23 detections of Phomopsis disease in imported shipments....
Russia’s sunflower seed harvest could reach 19–21 million tonnes in 2026, increasing pressure on Kazakhstan’s domestic prices. Potential import restrictions may offer...
Uzbekistan exported 1.6 million tonnes of flour worth $441.7 million in 2025, with Afghanistan accounting for 99.9% of shipments. Its logistical cost...
USDA maintained Kazakhstan’s 2026/27 wheat production forecast at 15 million tonnes and exports at 9.5 million tonnes. Meanwhile, January–September grain rail shipments...
Kazakh grain exporters face potential loss of EU market access as Russian rail restrictions disrupt Baltic transit, while alternative routes cost twice...
Kazakhstan’s wheat exports reached a record 8.87 million tonnes in the latest marketing year, up 16.2%, driven by Central Asian demand. Uzbekistan...
Global wheat flour trade fell to a five-year low in 2025–26 as major importers, including Iraq and Sudan, shifted toward domestic milling...
Kazakhstan’s vegetable oil exports rose 46.2% year-on-year to 560,600 tonnes in January–June 2026, led by sunflower oil. Higher oilseed production and expanded...
Kazakhstan’s new-crop wheat prices are 10–15 thousand tenge per tonne above last year as Russian import restrictions support domestic grain. Demand for...