Kazakhstan: Grain and Feed Update
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Kazakh farmers are finishing harvest, having dealt with rains in early September and cold night temperatures in October that reduced overall quality but only marginally affected quantity. Kazakhstan’s estimated wheat production is unchanged at 15.8 million tons in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025. Wheat exports are reduced to 9.0 million tons because of the on ongoing trade spat between Russia and Kazakhstan that has threatened Kazakh traders ability to export via Russia. Barley production is unchanged, estimated at 3.4 million tons and exports are likewise unchanged at 1.6 million tons. Most barley is being exported to other Central Asian countries or China and is more resilient to the ongoing trade issues with Russia.
