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Kazakhstan Strengthens Its Position Amid Global Challenges in the Grain Industry Record export pace: 7.9 million tons of grain in 2024. 6.4 million tons from September to March Kazakh Wheat Heads to Africa: Food Corporation Expands Its Export Geography Over 200,000 tons of grade 3 and 4 wheat already contracted for export The China–Central Asia Transport Corridor Undergoes Modernization in Kazakhstan In 2025, modernization will begin on the 293 km Altynkol – Zhetygen section: second tracks, passing loops, station upgrades China Expands Grain Sowing and Reduces Dependence on Imports Wheat: China remains the global leader in production (142 million tons); food consumption is stable, but flour demand declines Mineral fertilizers are not reaching the fields: what is causing the disruption in supplies? Debts are stalling shipments — many farms have not repaid 2024 fertilizer contracts despite deferral Kazakhstan Subsidizes Grain Exports: 236,000 Tons Already Requested 101 applications from exporters covering 236.5 thousand tons of grain Zero VAT Rate Cancelled: Agricultural Producers to Pay 16% The deduction was reduced from 80% to 70% — the benefit was decreased in the final version presented in the Mazhilis Kazakhstan Allocates 40 Billion Tenge to Support Farmers and Develop Grain Exports 40 billion tenge allocated for spring sowing, grain storage, and expanding export capacity. Kazakhstan May Boost Grain Exports to Iran to 3 Million Tons Annually – Ministry of Agriculture In January–February 2025, agro-industrial trade between Kazakhstan and Iran grew by 147.9%, reaching USD 72.4 million