08.10.2026, 00:09
Kazakhstan Ready to Export Up to 500,000 Tonnes of Grain to Oman Annually
Kazakh wheat with high protein and gluten content could become one of the areas of export cooperation
At the Kazakhstan–Oman Business Forum in Astana, Asylkhan Dzhuvashev, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC National Company Food Contract Corporation (Prodcorporation), presented proposals to expand cooperation in the grain sector. In particular, the discussions focused on organizing direct supplies of Kazakh grain to Oman, developing new logistics routes, and establishing strategic grain reserves in Kazakhstan.
The business forum was held as part of the state visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman to Kazakhstan on October 5–6 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
During the event, representatives of Kazakhstan and Oman discussed prospects for cooperation in the agro-industrial sector, logistics, the oil and gas and chemical industries, as well as infrastructure development.
Addressing the forum participants, Asylkhan Dzhuvashev highlighted Kazakhstan's capacity to meet Oman's food requirements. According to him, Prodcorporation consistently maintains grain resources exceeding 2 million tonnes.
The national grain operator is interested in organizing direct grain exports to the Sultanate of Oman and is ready to consider long-term agreements for annual deliveries ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 tonnes.
The head of Prodcorporation paid particular attention to the quality of Kazakh wheat. This season, Kazakhstan harvested a good crop of high-quality hi-pro wheat, characterized by elevated protein and gluten content.
The company expressed its readiness to arrange regular supplies of this wheat to Omani buyers. In addition, depending on market demand, cooperation on exports of other grain crops is also possible.
Another area of cooperation could involve implementing joint investment projects. Asylkhan Dzhuvashev invited representatives of Oman's government agencies, investment organizations, and food companies to consider establishing a grain hub in Kazakhstan.
The initiative also includes a proposal to establish a strategic grain reserve fund intended to meet the needs of the Sultanate of Oman.
This cooperation model is expected to allow the necessary grain stocks to be accumulated in advance directly in Kazakhstan, the producing country. Purchases could be made during the most favorable market conditions, with subsequent shipments arranged as needed by the Omani side.
According to the head of Prodcorporation, establishing such a mechanism would allow Oman to diversify its sources of food supplies and strengthen its national food security.
Prospects for cooperation between the two countries are also linked to the development of transport and logistics infrastructure. Using Oman's logistics capabilities could provide Kazakh agricultural products with additional routes to markets in South Asia and East Africa.
In turn, the use of Omani seaports would help improve the reliability of food supplies between Central Asia and the countries of the Persian Gulf.
