Kazakhstan extends ban on wheat imports by all modes of transport

Kazakhstan has again extended the ban on the import of wheat by all modes of transport until the end of the year, Trend reports.

The corresponding decision was made by the interdepartmental commission on foreign trade policy and participation in international economic organizations, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin.

According to the commission, there still remains a threat of the implementation of “gray schemes” for the import of wheat into Kazakhstan and its re-export by road from the border regions of Russia.

The commission also took into account forecasts for the grain harvest, which in Kazakhstan is expected to be higher than last year.

In addition to this, the commission decided to extend the ban on the export of breeding stock of cattle and small cattle from the territory of Kazakhstan for a period of six months. This ban was introduced in Kazakhstan on January 8 of this year.

To note, Kazakhstan’s trade turnover of agricultural products in 2023 amounted to $11.292 billion. Exports amounted to $5.373 billion, while imports exceeded $5.9 billion.

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