PremiumKazakhstan’s food industry expands notably in 8M2025

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 24. Food production in Kazakhstan increased by 10.1 percent (to 2.5 trillion tenge (approx. $4.5 billion) over 8 months of 2025, while beverage production rose by 7.1 percent (to 813 billion tenge (approx. $1.46 billion).

The data obtained by Trend from the country's Ministry of National Economy indicates that the growth was driven by increased production of sugar (up 24 percent, to 122,800 tons), canned meat (up 29.7 percent, to 5,800 tons), vegetable oil (up 27 percent, to 595,000 tons), sausages (up 8.8 percent, to 51,200 tons), and butter (up 15 percent, to 25,200 tons).

By the end of 9 months, food production is expected to grow by 10.9 percent, and beverage production by 7 percent.

This robust growth in Kazakhstan's food and beverage production signals a strengthening of the country’s agro-industrial sector, likely driven by both increased domestic demand and expanding export potential. The significant uptick in key product categories such as sugar, canned meat, and vegetable oil points to improved production capacities, possibly supported by government incentives, modernization of processing facilities, or favorable agricultural yields.