ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 5. A new meat processing plant with a capacity of 35 tons per shift will be constructed in the Zhanasemei district of Semei, as announced during a meeting between Abai region Akim (Governor) Berik Uali and the founders of "Eurasia Agro Semei," Trend reports.
The total project cost will be 8.4 billion tenge (approximately $16.8 million). The plant will be equipped with Australian technology and is expected to create 250 new jobs.
“The agricultural sector, including livestock farming, is actively developing in the Abai region. The region has vast agricultural potential, with many family farms engaged in animal husbandry. The construction of a large meat processing plant in Semei will significantly boost the region's livestock industry. We are committed to providing the necessary support. We will also expand the number of feeding sites in the districts to ensure the plant has a steady supply of livestock. This initiative will benefit both farmers and the meat plant,” said the governor.
The plant's capacity will allow for the slaughter of 200 head of cattle and 1,400 small livestock per shift. The plan is to produce and export 12,600 tons of finished products annually. The project also includes the creation of feeding sites for 50,000 sheep, 200 horses, and 200 cattle.
By December 2024, meat and meat product prices in Kazakhstan had risen by 3.4 percent compared to December 2023. The prices of meat and poultry increased by 2.9 percent, sausages by 5.2 percent, and other meat products by 3.5 percent. Specifically, poultry prices went up by 6 percent, beef by 2.6 percent, pork by 2.4 percent, and horse meat and lamb by 1.2 percent. Among sausages, semi-smoked varieties became 6.3 percent more expensive, and cooked sausages rose by 4.4 percent.