Horses go to China and Afghanistan, sheep to Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan increased livestock exports by 1.7 times.
Kazakhstan exported 717.2K head of livestock and poultry worth $7.9M in Jan–May 2026, up 1.7x year-on-year.
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The world's largest saiga breeding center opened near Astana
Near Astana, the world’s largest saiga breeding center opened: over 200 hectares, 250 animals, pristine steppe, and equipped watering. Saigas aren’t “managed” here—they’re raised. A fundamentally different story.
Kazakhstan among top three importers of Russian tea
Kazakhstan’s purchases hit $17 million, securing second place in Russia’s export structure. Russian exporters’ revenue rose 11% to $96 million. Black tea remains the favorite with a 78% share. UAE market saw record growth in physical volume.
Kazakhstan has become one of the largest importers of Russian meat.
Kazakhstan boosted meat imports by 36%, becoming a top 5 buyer of Russian meat. Total export revenue hit $2.2 billion, up 21% year-on-year. Pork sales surged 41%, nearly matching poultry volumes.
Canada is shifting from wheat to oilseed crops.
Wheat acreage will drop by 0.6M acres to 26.4M, while canola expands by 0.7M, highlighting Canada’s shift to high-yield oilseeds. Lower pulse output opens niches for Kazakh ag.