Prodcorporation quadruples grain sales in the 2024/25 season

The expansion of export geography and the introduction of new logistics chains enabled JSC “National Company Food Contract Corporation” to sell 1.3 million tonnes of grain in the 2024/25 marketing season, four times higher than in the previous season.

The key growth driver was the active development of new sales markets. During the reporting period, Kazakh grain was exported to 12 countries worldwide. Prodcorporation’s share in the total national grain export volume reached 8.9%, consolidating the company’s status as a strategic player in international markets.

An analysis of shipment structure demonstrates a balanced combination of traditional partners and new destinations.

Traditional markets continued to show stable demand from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and China, with third-class milling wheat remaining the core commodity in this segment.

At the same time, more than 143 thousand tonnes of grain were shipped to new markets in North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria and Egypt, as well as to Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam.

Market presence was also restored in Iran, Azerbaijan and Georgia, with total supplies to these destinations amounting to 62 thousand tonnes.

Logistics development deserves special attention. The company successfully implemented complex multimodal routes combining rail and sea transport for deliveries to Vietnam and Morocco. In addition, a new transport corridor for grain shipments to Armenia via Azerbaijan and Georgia was tested.

Despite its active export policy, ensuring Kazakhstan’s food security remained a top priority for the national operator. The bulk of grain volumes was allocated to meet the needs of domestic processors, including flour mills, deep-processing plants, as well as livestock and poultry farms.

Performance growth was supported by government measures, particularly transport cost subsidies. This mechanism not only improved the profitability of export operations but also contributed to price stabilization in the domestic market.

The export batch consolidation program has become an effective tool for small and medium-sized agribusinesses. Under this model, Prodcorporation acts as a “single window,” helping farmers access foreign markets and sign direct contracts with major importers.

Results of the consolidation program over nearly two years include: 11 contracts signed with a total value of USD 49.8 million.
All export revenues are transferred directly to producers and traders.
The export product range has been expanded to include processed goods.

Within this initiative, supplies were established not only for grain but also for oilseeds and feed products. A notable example is cooperation with Altyn Shygys LLP from East Kazakhstan Region, which, with the support of the national operator, delivered 10 thousand tonnes of sunflower oil to China’s state corporation Sinograin. In addition, Kazakh processors exported more than 9 thousand tonnes of feed meal to the Chinese market.