The Asia Grains

The Asia Grains & Oils Conference: Results of 2023 took place in Almaty on December 5, gathering leading participants and experts to assess the performance of the grain and oilseed markets in Kazakhstan and Central Asia for the year.

The conference delved into discussions on challenges, issues, and prospects for the upcoming season (2023/24).

Sponsored by MYANDE GROUP (Gold sponsor), FAMSUN (General sponsor), SELVIT (Exclusive sponsor), AGRIWELL, and Build Pro Work, the event drew about 150 delegates from 14 countries worldwide. Participants included key players in Kazakhstan’s agricultural market, such as major agricultural holdings, processors (flour mills, oil mills, and deep grain processing enterprises), traders, and representatives from related industries.

The one-day conference covered a diverse program with key topics including:

Grain and oilseed market in 2023/24: Initial season results, expectations for the second half of the agricultural year, global and Kazakhstan grain market trends, export issues, state support, quality and safety considerations for the 2023 grain harvest, and prospects for deep grain processing.
Agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan: Anticipating transformations in state support and regulation, foreign economic cooperation development, investment attractiveness of the agricultural sector, and addressing logistics challenges in Kazakh agricultural exports.
Development of grain processing in Kazakhstan: Prospects, industry challenges, enhancing collaboration between business and government bodies, and the outlook for deep grain processing development.
Market trends for oilseeds and processed products: Technological aspects, oilseed production and profitability in Kazakhstan, flaxseed market trends, domestic and international dynamics of the sunflower oil market in Kazakhstan, and the situation in the meal (cake) market.

The conference saw participation from both business figures and representatives of state bodies and state-owned companies.

Notable speakers included Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Azat Sultanov, who provided insights into the Ministry’s efforts to support agricultural producers impacted by adverse weather conditions. Asilkhan Zhuvashev, Chairman of the Board of JSC NC Food Corporation, also addressed the audience, detailing the Food Corporation’s activities in supporting farmers and market regulation, particularly in navigating challenging weather conditions and implementing stabilizing measures.