- Export Surge: Kazakhstan’s feed meal exports jumped 157% year-on-year to 2.65 million tons in Jan–Nov 2025.
- China-Driven Demand: China absorbed 98.9% of volumes, importing 2.62 million tons versus 1.02 million tons a year earlier.
- Regional Growth: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Russia all expanded purchases, supporting broader regional trade flows.
- Logistics Impact: Strong eastbound rail flows to China and growing cross-border trucking opportunities within Central Asia.
Kazakhstan Feed Meal Export Performance
Kazakhstan’s feed meal export sector recorded exceptional growth in the first eleven months of 2025, with total shipments reaching 2.65 million tons according to official data. This is more than 2.5 times higher than the 1.03 million tons exported in January–November 2024, underscoring a rapid expansion in processing capacity and external demand.
| Destination | Period | 2024 Exports (tons) | 2025 Exports (tons) | Change (tons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Exports | Jan–Nov | 1,030,000 | 2,650,000 | +1,620,000 |
| China | Jan–Nov | 1,020,000 | 2,620,000 | +1,600,000 |
| Tajikistan | Jan–Nov | 8,900 | 11,440 | +2,540 |
| Uzbekistan | Jan–Nov | 4,000 | 7,800 | +3,800 |
| Russia | Jan–Oct | 2,100 | 7,600 | +5,500 |
China as the Dominant Buyer
China remained the overwhelming buyer of Kazakhstan’s feed meal, accounting for 2.62 million tons of imports in January–November 2025, up sharply from 1.02 million tons a year earlier. With 98.9% of Kazakhstan’s total export volume destined for the Chinese market, the export sector is highly leveraged to China’s livestock and feed demand cycles.
Rising Regional Demand
Central Asian neighbors and Russia also expanded their purchases. Tajikistan’s imports increased to 11,440 tons from 8,900 tons, while Uzbekistan nearly doubled intake to 7,800 tons from 4,000 tons. Russia’s imports grew to about 7,600 tons in January–October 2025, compared with 2,100 tons in the same 2024 period, signaling a broader regional recognition of Kazakhstan’s feed meal supply.
Market and Logistics Implications
The strong export growth reflects firm demand from China’s livestock sector, improved crushing and processing capacity in Kazakhstan, and competitive pricing supported by favorable rail logistics into western China. For freight coordinators, sustained high volumes imply stable eastbound rail flows from Kazakhstan to China, while gradually rising Central Asian demand may support additional cross-border trucking routes. The trend remains broadly neutral for traditional Black Sea feed ingredient flows, as Kazakhstan primarily serves an Asian-oriented corridor.
Source: Market Data
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