Kazakhstan’s grain exporters may begin shipping wheat from the new harvest as early as this year in order to receive compensation for transportation costs in early 2026, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan.
According to the ministry, grain transportation volumes reached 12.6 million tons in the first 11 months of 2025, a 34% increase year on year. Exports amounted to 9.7 million tons. Significant growth was recorded in shipments to Black Sea and Baltic Sea ports, as well as to the Caucasus, the Baltic states, and Iran.
More than 30 billion tenge ($58.2 million) is planned to be allocated for state support of grain shippers in 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture notes that, given delivery times of up to 30 days to subsidized markets, exporters are advised to activate shipments in advance. A key requirement for receiving subsidies is confirmation that the grain actually arrives at its destination points in 2026.
The transport subsidy program was launched amid a record harvest and limited capacity in traditional export markets, which had previously put pressure on domestic prices. The support measures made it possible to expand export geography and increase transportation volumes.
The ministry emphasizes that the expansion of exports has helped stabilize prices on the domestic market and reduce dumping risks. In December 2025, wheat prices were 40–50% higher than in December 2024. It is expected that the continuation of transport subsidies will enhance the competitiveness of Kazakh wheat and strengthen its positions in foreign markets.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
December 16, 2025