Industries focusing on animal flesh experience a surge in activity.
Meat Industry Booms in Kazakhstan 🚀
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Kazakhstan's meat industry is exploding, with a massive surge in production and exports over the past year. According to Liter.kz, citing the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, this industrial revolution is making waves across the country.
Now packing over 200 meat processing establishments, ranging from massive factories with slaughterhouses to smaller workshops known for their local meat products, the industry is thriving. In remote areas, farm-based workshops are even popping up, giving farmers the means to process their own meat and create local delicacies. For instance, a farm in the Almaty region has equipped itself with mini-machinery and now produces homegrown sausages and pâtés.**
Booming Statistics 📈
In 2024, 1.2 million tons of meat were produced in Kazakhstan, marking a 4.3% increase over the previous year. The processing of beef and mutton skyrocketed, exceeding 40,000 tons compared to 2023. Fresh meat, sausages, and canned meat followed suit, registering a 5% production increase.**
Strengthening Local Ties 💥
Not only are local businesses thriving, but domestic sales are on the rise. Farmers are filling markets and stores with their homemade products, reinforcing the local economy and revitalizing small-scale businesses.**
Conquering Global Markets 🌐
Kazakhstan's high-quality beef and mutton are getting global recognition. Major buyers include Uzbekistan, the UAE, and Iran. In 2024, over 21,000 tons of beef were shipped to Uzbekistan alone, and exports to Iran and the UAE totaled 1,200 tons of mutton. In 2025, just two months in, export volumes have doubled.**
State Support and Incentives 🤝
The government has stepped in to help boost the industry's growth. farmers can apply for grants covering up to 25% of the costs of building new workshops or purchasing modern equipment. Additionally, farmers can benefit from preferential loans for equipment, packaging, and even animal feed. This assistance is vital to making Kazakhstan not only self-sufficient but also an influential player in the global meat market.**
- By 2025, the meat industry in Kazakhstan is projected to more than double, citing the government's support and incentives for farmers in investments and modernization.
- Kazakhstan is experiencing increased demand for its high-quality meat products not only locally but also globally, with Uzbekistan, the UAE, and Iran being major buyers in 2024, and export volumes already doubling in mere two months of 2025.
- In addition to the surge in production and exports, Kazakhstan's meat industry is also focusing on indicators like quality control and traceability, which were evident even in the small-scale, farm-based meat processing workshops that have recently emerged across the country.
