Government Explains Decision Not to Ban Carrot Exports

The Government of Kazakhstan has officially declined to impose restrictions on carrot exports, as the country's domestic market is fully supplied with produce until the next season. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin in response to an inquiry from deputies of the Senate of the Parliament.

The key argument for maintaining open exports was the established stockpile of 170.3 thousand tons, which is guaranteed to last until the start of the early harvest in 2026. The foundation for current food security was laid by the high performance of the 2025 agricultural season: the gross harvest of vegetables reached 3.8 million tons, of which 411.9 thousand tons were specifically carrots.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that current volumes are sufficient not only to cover domestic needs but also to ship a portion of the harvest abroad. To prevent price spikes during the off-season, work on contracting vegetable products was completed in a timely manner across all regions of the republic, involving agricultural producers, retail chains, and stabilization funds.

Given this reliable "safety cushion," the authorities decided not to hinder business operations: farmers now have the opportunity to freely sell surplus produce on external markets without fear of administrative barriers.