Kazakhstan Resumes Grain Exports to Iran and Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan exported 8.1 million tons of grain by rail in 2024, resuming supplies to Iran and Azerbaijan. Grain exports to Tajikistan rose by 20%, to the Kyrgyz Republic by 92%, and to Azerbaijan by 86%. Exports to Iran doubled, according to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).
KTZ emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance logistics for grain and milled product transportation, ensuring timely and efficient delivery. A dedicated operational grain headquarters oversees daily transportation to ensure continuity, with special attention given to socially significant goods.
“Transportation of milled products also showed positive dynamics. In 2024, the volume of transportation reached 3.2 million tons, which is 2% more than in 2023. Exports of milled products increased by 3% and reached 2.3 million tons. Exports of milled products to Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, are growing, with significant growth of 4%, 5% and 41%, respectively. China has increased imports of Kazakh milled products by 34%,” reads the statement, released on Jan. 8.
Photo credit: Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture.
