ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 20. Kazakhstan and Türkiye are currently implementing agricultural investment projects worth more than $1 billion, Kazakhstan Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhehanuly said, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh government.
Kenzhehanuly emphasized that bilateral trade in agricultural products grew by more than 25% in 2025, reaching approximately $360 million. The primary exports from Kazakhstan to Türkiye include grain and legumes, with 395,000 tons of legumes shipped in 2025.
He noted that Kazakhstan intends to further increase exports of these agricultural products, supported by the ongoing diversification of crop areas and a rise in legume production. Additionally, Kenzhehanuly highlighted significant potential for expanding livestock product exports.
Furthermore, he pointed out that Kazakhstan and Türkiye have jointly implemented around 10 projects in recent years, totaling approximately $400 million in agricultural production, processing, and confectionery manufacturing. The two countries are also currently working on the implementation of five major investment projects valued at $2 billion.