Self-sufficiency in Agriculture: The Commodities Kazakhstan Produces Domestically and the Significance in Reducing Inflation
Kazakhstan, a country renowned for its expansive landscapes and abundant resources, is making significant strides in the agricultural sector. The government is tackling the task of advancing deep processing in various sectors, with a particular focus on meat processing, dairy, and grain production.
In an effort to stabilize prices, especially in meat and dairy products, Kazakhstan plans to establish new food production facilities in the coming years. Seven meat processing projects with a combined capacity of 31 thousand tons per year are set to commence operation this year. To support this initiative, six new poultry meat production facilities were launched last year, with plans to implement eight more by 2025, totalling a capacity of 47.2 thousand tons. Additionally, eleven dairy processing enterprises with a capacity of 14.4 thousand tons per year have been put into operation this year.
Kazakhstan is already 80-100% self-sufficient in 22 out of 29 main food categories, with some categories exceeding 100%. The self-sufficiency rate for eggs is 99%, for butter it's 94%, and for poultry meat, it's around 80%. The country fully meets its own needs for salt, sunflower oil, potatoes, onions, mutton, and beef, and produces surpluses for export in some cases.
To further boost domestic production and reduce dependence on volatile international prices, an agreement has been signed with the Arab investor Qazaq Arab Sugar to construct a sugar plant in the Almaty region with a capacity of 500 thousand tons. A sugar processing project with a capacity of 130 thousand tons is also being developed in the Zhambyl region.
Moreover, Kazakhstan increased its domestic production share for butter by 13% and for poultry meat by 6% in 2024 alone. This focus on establishing new food production facilities is expected to gradually help stabilize prices.
On September 16, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with leaders of agricultural entities in the Akmolinsk region to discuss the government's support for the sector. President Tokayev emphasized that the government is providing necessary support, including ensuring fuel and lubricant supplies and providing preferential loans in advance.
Despite these efforts, global prices for meat, dairy, grains, oil, and sugar remain high. However, Kazakhstan's push towards self-sufficiency is aimed at mitigating these price fluctuations over time. Thirty investment projects in the fish processing industry with a total capacity of 2.6 thousand tons will be launched by 2024, further contributing to the country's food security.
In conclusion, Kazakhstan's commitment to developing its agricultural sector and increasing domestic production is a significant step towards achieving food security and price stability. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' Food Price Index, which increased by 6.9% in August 2025 compared to 2024, underscores the global need for such initiatives.
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