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China’s New Requirements Disrupt Kazakhstan’s Feed Flour Exports
Kazakhstan's feed flour exporters face supply chain disruptions after China imposed new requirements banning Russian grain in production and introducing stricter certification rules.
ETSE Platform Records First Export Transaction with Participation of the National Operator
ETS-e executed its first off-exchange export deal involving Kazakhstan's National Operator Prodkorporatsiya, marking a milestone in agricultural trade infrastructure.
Kazakhstan Exports Wheat Flour to the United States via the Trans-Caspian Route
Kazakhstan has exported 24 tons of wheat flour to the US through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, demonstrating the corridor's potential for global trade diversification.
Kazakhstan Restores Oil Production and Benefits from Rising Prices
Kazakhstan has resumed full oil production after supply disruptions in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, leveraging rising global oil prices. Minister of Energy Eralan Akkenzhenov announced the development at CERAWeek in Houston.
Artemyev Proposes Mandatory Exchange Trading to Formalize Russia’s Economy
Igor Artemyev, Head of the St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange (SPBMC), advocates mandatory exchange trading for key raw materials to boost economic transparency and reduce the shadow economy in Russia.
Kazakhstan’s Demand for Thermal Coal to Reach 19 Million Tons by 2032
Kazakhstan's energy coal consumption is projected to exceed 19 million tons annually by 2032, driven by new coal-based power projects, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Kazakhstan Strengthens Its Position in the Chinese Market and Ranks Second in Sunflower Oil Exports
Kazakhstan's sunflower oil exports to China surged by 44% in 2025, securing second place with a 36% market share. The growth is attributed to streamlined logistics and direct producer agreements, according to <a href="https://zakon.kz">Zakon.kz</a>.
Kazakhstan Wheat Export Prices Decline Amid Market Uncertainty
Kazakhstan's wheat export prices have dropped by 3-5 USD per ton across most categories as market participants adopt a wait-and-see approach, according to the Kazakhstan Grain Association report.
World Bank Predicts Global Commodity Prices to Hit 6-Year Low in 2026
The World Bank forecasts a 7% annual decline in global commodity prices for 2025 and 2026, with energy and non-energy sectors both projected to fall, citing economic slowdowns and supply surpluses.