- Investment: Albaraka 077 LLP is building a sunflower oil plant in Turkestan region with an investment of 800 million tenge, targeting launch in Q1 2026.
- Capacity Backdrop: The project follows Kazakhstan’s record 2025 oilseed harvest of 4.8 million tons, including 2.3 million tons of sunflower seeds.
- Construction Status: Main production building is completed and equipment installation is underway with modern processing technology.
- Market Impact: Neutral to slightly bearish for Black Sea sunoil exports as more Kazakh seed is processed domestically, potentially tightening raw seed supply for regional crushers.
Kazakhstan Sunflower Oil Processing Expansion
Albaraka 077 LLP is developing a new sunflower oil processing facility in the Darbaza rural district of Saryagash, Turkestan region in southern Kazakhstan. According to the regional akimat press service, the project carries a total investment value of 800 million tenge (around $1.6 million USD), with full operational launch planned for the first quarter of 2026.
Construction of the main production building has been completed, and the project has now entered the equipment installation phase. Modern technological processing equipment is being commissioned to support efficient sunflower oil production and to add value to Kazakhstan’s growing oilseed base.
Oilseed Harvest Context
The facility expansion is underpinned by Kazakhstan’s record 2025 oilseed harvest of 4.8 million tons, including 2.3 million tons of sunflower seeds. The increase in domestic crushing capacity is intended to process a larger share of this crop within the country, supporting industrialization and higher value-added output in the agricultural sector.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total oilseed harvest (2025) | 4.8 million tons |
| Sunflower seed harvest (2025) | 2.3 million tons |
| Plant investment | 800 million tenge (~$1.6 million USD) |
| Planned launch | Q1 2026 |
Regional Market Impact
The project is neutral to slightly bearish for Black Sea sunflower oil exports. As Kazakhstan expands domestic crushing capacity, a larger portion of its sunflower seed production is likely to be processed at home rather than exported as raw seed to traditional Black Sea processors in Russia and Ukraine. This could reduce raw seed availability in regional markets while gradually increasing Kazakhstan’s presence in refined sunflower oil exports by late 2026.
Black Sea traders and crushers should monitor how quickly the new capacity ramps up and whether it structurally redirects seed flows away from export channels. Any persistent shift could tighten raw material supply for existing plants in the region while adding incremental competition on the refined sunoil side over the medium term.
Source: Market Data
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