Experts believe that in the foreseeable future, Russian exports to this country could reach up to $4 billion.
According to experts, Russia has already achieved self-sufficiency in most products. Therefore, it has ample opportunities to actively export its products.
Furthermore, Kazakhstan is one of Russia’s closest neighbors, as well as an ally and partner in the Eurasian Economic Union.
Therefore, it is highly likely that Russia will view this country as one of the most obvious and promising destinations for agricultural export growth.
Furthermore, we have already seen positive trends in this area in recent years. For example, over the past five years, agricultural exports from Russia to Kazakhstan have increased by 80%, reaching a very high level of $3.3 billion in 2024.
Importantly, processed product exports have doubled during this time, exceeding $1.1 billion. This indicates that the supply structure is shifting toward greater technological advancement.
In particular, grain exports to Kazakhstan are a very promising direction, analysts note.
Last season, wheat exports to this country totaled approximately 300,000 tons. This was lower than the year before, due to a good domestic harvest in Kazakhstan and a temporary ban on grain imports.
However, it is highly likely that the situation will be different in the new season that recently began, leading to an increase in Russian grain exports to Kazakhstan.
Furthermore, oilseed exports to Kazakhstan look very promising, particularly in terms of meal and cake.
Experts report that the country is unlikely to achieve self-sufficiency in these areas in the foreseeable future, so Russian exports may be in high demand.
While Kazakhstan is primarily self-sufficient in sunflower oil, almost all of its production is concentrated in the east of the country. Therefore, importing oil from Russia may prove more cost-effective in some regions, given the logistics involved within Kazakhstan.
Furthermore, there is potential for increasing meat product supplies to Kazakhstan.
Currently, Russia supplies sausages alone to Kazakhstan worth $100 million annually. Furthermore, poultry exports are active, reaching $80 million.
This segment is also expected to grow, as such cooperation is beneficial for both countries.
