In the first two months of 2026, Kazakhstan’s food industry demonstrated notable acceleration, with total food production reaching 665 billion tenge. The figures were announced during a meeting of the economic growth headquarters chaired by Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
According to the data presented, the food and beverage production sector continues to maintain strong momentum. The physical volume index (PVI) in the food segment reached 111.9%, significantly exceeding the planned target. Beverage production also showed growth, reaching 175.4 billion tenge with a PVI of 110.2%.
As noted by Vice Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov, the food industry remains one of the most steadily developing segments within the manufacturing sector.
The upward trend is also confirmed by annual results. By the end of 2025, food production totaled 3.9 trillion tenge, marking an 8.1% increase compared to 2024. In 2026, the industry aims to expand further, with projections reaching 4.7 trillion tenge.
Key growth drivers include diversification of crop areas, increased utilization of existing production capacities, domestic market protection measures, and the implementation of new investment projects.
Amid ongoing global geopolitical instability, Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its food security and increase the share of domestically produced goods.
At the same time, growth is accompanied by challenges. Earlier, Kursiv reported a sharp rise in food prices since the beginning of 2026, particularly in socially significant product categories.
Source: kursiv.kz
According to the data presented, the food and beverage production sector continues to maintain strong momentum. The physical volume index (PVI) in the food segment reached 111.9%, significantly exceeding the planned target. Beverage production also showed growth, reaching 175.4 billion tenge with a PVI of 110.2%.
As noted by Vice Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov, the food industry remains one of the most steadily developing segments within the manufacturing sector.
The upward trend is also confirmed by annual results. By the end of 2025, food production totaled 3.9 trillion tenge, marking an 8.1% increase compared to 2024. In 2026, the industry aims to expand further, with projections reaching 4.7 trillion tenge.
Key growth drivers include diversification of crop areas, increased utilization of existing production capacities, domestic market protection measures, and the implementation of new investment projects.
Amid ongoing global geopolitical instability, Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its food security and increase the share of domestically produced goods.
At the same time, growth is accompanied by challenges. Earlier, Kursiv reported a sharp rise in food prices since the beginning of 2026, particularly in socially significant product categories.
Source: kursiv.kz