A grain deep processing project is being implemented in Kazakhstan with the support of the Development Bank of Kazakhstan

The Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (a subsidiary of the Baiterek holding) and Kazak Protein LLP have signed an agreement to open a credit line for the implementation of a project to build an integrated agro-industrial complex in Astana. The new facility will focus on deep processing of grain and leguminous crops.

According to DBK, the total cost of the project is 175.7 billion tenge. Financing will be provided through the initiator’s own funds and a bank loan, with additional support from a guarantee by the Damu Fund. The bank’s funds will be used for the purchase and installation of technological equipment.

The project is included in the list of 17 priority initiatives approved by the Government of Kazakhstan and is aimed at developing high value-added products, reducing import dependence, and building a sustainable export potential.

Once it reaches full capacity, the enterprise will be able to process up to 250 thousand tons of wheat and 80 thousand tons of peas annually, producing a wide range of high-tech food ingredients and deep processing products.

The products of the complex are expected to be in demand both in the domestic market and abroad, with export revenues projected to exceed 100 billion tenge annually.

The implementation of the project will allow for near-complete import substitution in key categories: 100% for lysine, modified wheat starches, pea protein isolate, and pea starch. This will significantly reduce dependence on foreign supplies and enhance the country’s food security.

Modern technological solutions, including elements of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, will be introduced at the enterprise. This will improve production efficiency, reduce raw material losses, and ensure consistent product quality in line with international standards.

As noted by DBK Chairman Marat Yelibayev, support for such projects reflects the bank’s strategic priority of diversifying the national economy and developing capital-intensive industries. According to him, the Kazak Protein project will become a high-tech asset capable of delivering a long-term multiplier effect for the regional economy, setting new standards for deep processing in Central Asia, and expanding export opportunities, including entry into the US market.

In addition, the launch of the complex will stimulate the development of related industries such as logistics, feed production, and the food industry, as well as ensure stable demand for domestic agricultural producers.