The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported the successful completion of the harvesting campaign 2026, resulting in a harvest volume of 23 million tons, Kazpravda.kz reported.
According to the ministry, despite the planned reduction in wheat acreage to 12.1 million hectares, the country demonstrated high yields due to the optimization of agricultural practices.
Kazakhstan has traditionally confirmed its status as a key food supplier in the region, exporting primarily to Central Asian countries, as well as Iran and Afghanistan.
The dynamics of the gross grain harvest in recent years reflect the sector's resilience to natural factors: in 2022, the harvest amounted to 22.0 million tons, then decreased to 16.6 million tons in the drought-affected 2023, followed by a recovery in 2024 (26.5 million tons) and a record result in 2025 (27.1 million tons).
The successful completion of the harvest campaign and grain harvest figures of 23 million tonnes, despite a smaller area under cultivation, underscore Kazakhstan's key role as a critical food hub in Eurasia.
Amid global supply instability and climate risks, Astana's increased export potential ensures food security not only for Central Asian countries but also for key markets in the Middle East and South Asia.
These data reflect the increased resilience of the country's agricultural sector: after challenging weather conditions in 2023, the agro-industrial complex demonstrated high adaptability by optimizing cropping patterns.
Expanding the area under highly profitable oilseed crops and implementing digital crop rotation technologies guarantee the country's domestic needs are met and strengthen its position as a leading food exporter.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 13, 2026