The Ministry of Agriculture intends to increase the share of processed agricultural products to 70% in 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan plans to raise the share of processed products in the structure of the agro-industrial complex to 70% in 2026. This was announced at an expanded board meeting dedicated to the results of AIC development in 2025 and the key objectives for the upcoming period.

The meeting was attended by State Inspector of the Presidential Administration Batyrzhan Baizhumanov, representatives of the Presidential Administration and the Government Office, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken,” vice ministers of several ministries, representatives of NGOs and business, deputy akims of regions, and territorial departments of the Ministry. In total, about 300 participants took part.

Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov recalled that the strategic objective set by the Head of State is to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 70%. According to him, by the end of 2025 the indicator for key products — meat, milk, oilseeds, corn, rice, and buckwheat — reached 64%. The target of 70% is planned for 2026.

Food production volume reached 3.9 trillion tenge in 2025, marking an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year. Exports of processed products grew by 35.3% to 3.6 billion US dollars. The Minister noted that these results were achieved due to consistent investment policy and the implementation of large-scale projects.

Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly reported that over the next three years, 13 oilseed processing projects, 6 deep grain processing projects with a total capacity of 5.8 million tons, 11 livestock projects adding 50 thousand tons of capacity, and 12 dairy processing projects increasing capacity by 165 thousand tons are planned.

To stimulate the sector, state support measures have been expanded. Concessional loans at 2.5% for fixed assets and 5% for working capital have been introduced. If 35 billion tenge was allocated for working capital replenishment in 2024, this amount increased to 96.4 billion tenge in 2025, financing around 180 enterprises.

Investments in fixed capital of the agro-industrial complex amounted to 1,643 billion tenge in 2025, reflecting a 146% increase. This year, 141 investment projects worth 1.2 trillion tenge are planned for implementation.

Additionally, 10 investment agreements involving international companies have been signed, with another 10 expected to be concluded during the year.

Summing up the meeting, Aidarbek Saparov emphasized that achieving a 70% processing share is not merely a quantitative benchmark but a strategic step toward a sustainable AIC development model, increased agricultural profitability, and expanded export potential. He stressed that investment and processing remain key areas determining the competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex and will remain under constant supervision.