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As Kazakhstan continues to modernize its agricultural sector, there are growing opportunities for exports of U.S. seeds for sowing.

Kazakhstan has started unwinding many COVID-19 restrictions, ending the state of emergency and planning for an end to export restrictions.

Kazakhstani grain production is expected to recover from last year’s drought-impacted 11.4 million metric ton crop, with wheat production forecast at 13.5 million metric tons (MMT).

On January 21 and April 16, respectively, the first and second stage of Kazakhstan’s 2020 meat quotas were announced by the Kazakhstani Ministry of Trade and Integration.

Citing concerns related to the state of emergency during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Kazakhstan has implemented restrictions of certain food products deemed strategic.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced the broad outlines of their plans for agricultural programs in 2020.

FAS/Nur-Sultan estimates MY 2020/2021 wheat production in Kazakhstan at 12 million metric tons (MMT), only 0.5 MMT higher than MY 2019/2020.

In the past year, there have been no major changes in Kazakhstan’s biotechnology policy.

A bit off the beaten path for U.S. food and agricultural product exporters, Kazakhstan is a market worth exploring.

On October 22, 2019 the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has recognized Kazakhstan as a country free from avian influenza.

Kazakhstani grain production is expected to be flat this year as Kazakhstan continues its crop diversification strategy and gradually reduces wheat area.

On May 16, 2019, the second stage of Kazakhstan’s 2019 meat quotas were announced by the Kazakh Ministry of National Economy.