Kazakhstan harvests 24.3 million tonnes of grain, one of the best results in 15 years

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan reported that 24.3 million tonnes of grain have been harvested in the country. This is one of the highest figures of the past 15 years. According to preliminary data, about 72% of soft wheat delivered to elevators is third class. Gluten content exceeds 28% in 48% of samples. In Akmola Region, third-class wheat accounts for up to 90%, and Hi-Pro wheat for 70%.

Over the last two marketing years, Kazakhstan exported 15.5 million and 16 million tonnes of grain and flour in grain equivalent. This is a record since independence. According to NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC, 1.657 million tonnes of grain were exported from September to 19 October 2026, an increase of 9%.

Mineral fertilizer application has nearly tripled over three years. It reached 1.8 million tonnes in 2025. In 2026, 2.1 million tonnes have already been applied against a target of 2.3 million tonnes. The share of elite seeds has reached 12%.

More than 130,000 tractors and 29,000 combine harvesters took part in the 2026 harvest. Between 2023 and 2025, wear of agricultural machinery fell from 85% to 65%. Under the preferential leasing programme, farmers have purchased more than 12,700 tractors and 2,340 combine harvesters. This is almost 10% of the country's tractor and combine fleet.