The Central Asian country is a leading producer of wheat and flour. According to the agriculture ministry, the harvesting campaign takes place in more favourable weather conditions compared to the earlier season. Currently, grain harvest is forecast at 17.3mn tonnes in weight.

Traditionally, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Iran import grain from Kazakhstan but now, the country will channel its exports through Iran and the Gulf to reach Southeast Asia as well.