Russian Food Exports to Kazakhstan Rise 1.4 Times in First Half of 2026

Positive dynamics are driven by the absence of customs barriers

In the first half of 2026, Russia increased exports of agricultural products to Kazakhstan to 4.6 million tons — 1.4 times more than a year earlier. Revenue from shipments grew by 24%, reaching $2.1 billion. By value of deliveries, Kazakhstan ranked third among the largest buyers of Russian food.

Key export revenues from supplies:

• Wheat: over $213 million (up 4.3 times compared to the same period last year).
• Sugar: $181 million (+14%).
• Chocolate: $144 million (+27%).
• Sunflower oil: $135 million (almost +50%).
• Flour products: $133 million (+10%).

In addition to these products, growth was recorded in corn (10 times), bran (3 times), and barley (2.2 times). Deliveries of animal feed (+80%), chips (+25%), and pasta (+14%) also increased significantly.

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