Investments in Kazakhstan's Agro-Industrial Complex More Than Doubled in the First Four Months of 2025

In the first four months of 2025, investments in Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex (AIC) totaled 213 billion tenge, which is 118% more than in the same period of the previous year. This sharp increase indicates a high level of investor interest and a significant strengthening of confidence in Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly during a press conference at the Central Communications Service.

According to him, foreign direct investment alone amounted to 26 million US dollars.

AIC Roadmap: 677 Projects Worth 3.3 Trillion Tenge
The Ministry of Agriculture, in cooperation with regional akimats, has developed an Investment Project Roadmap for the AIC for 2025–2027. Under this document, 677 projects worth a total of 3.3 trillion tenge are planned, of which 282 projects worth 611.2 billion tenge are expected to be launched in 2025.

The Ministry also continues funding the “Replication of North Kazakhstan Region Experience” program. For 2025, 200 billion tenge have been allocated for 154 projects. Last year, 100 billion tenge were allocated for 96 initiatives, four of which are already in operation.

New Production Facilities Across the Country
Among the key priorities is the launch of large-scale processing enterprises in various regions. In Turkistan region, a plant for deep processing of corn with a capacity of 150,000 tons per year is under construction. In East Kazakhstan region, an oil plant is being built with an annual output capacity of 169,000 tons of vegetable oil. In Zhambyl region, a poultry farm with a projected capacity of 25,000 tons per year will soon open. These facilities will not only increase domestic processing levels, but also help reduce import dependency and strengthen the export potential of Kazakh agricultural products.

Foreign Investments: Participation of Transnational Giants
Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector is also attracting international investors. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 15 major foreign companies are currently implementing projects in Kazakhstan, with total investments estimated at 4 trillion tenge.

In 2025, two major agreements were signed: one with Turkish company Alsera for the construction of a 500-hectare greenhouse complex, and another with Arab company QazaqArab Sugar to launch a sugar plant.
Preparations are also underway for eight more major contracts, including:
• A joint project with Chinese Fufeng Group for deep corn processing,
• A snack production plant in Almaty region with PepsiCo,
• Feed mill construction in various regions with Hungary’s UBM Group,
• Cooperation with China’s Dalian Hesheng and Turkey’s Tiryaki Holding on processing grain and legumes.

As the Deputy Minister emphasizes, the government is consistently working to create a favorable investment climate — from financing access to infrastructure development. The implementation of hundreds of projects across the country will serve as a strong driver for rural economic growth, job creation, and enhancement of Kazakhstan’s food security.