Resource and production potential for deep processing of agricultural products in Kazakhstan

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1 Department of Processing and Logistics in the Agro-Industrial Complex, Kazakh Research Institute of Economics of the Agro-Industrial Complex and Rural Development 30B Satpayev St., Almaty, 050057, Kazakhstan.

2 Department of Processing and Logistics in the Agro-Industrial Complex, Kazakh Research Institute of Economics of the Agro-Industrial Complex and Rural Development 30B Satpayev St., Almaty, , 050057, Kazakhstan

3 Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kazakhstan

4 Almaty Technological University, 100 Tole bi str., Almaty, 050012, Kazakhstan

Abstract

Deep processing of agricultural products is crucial for developing Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex and boosting the value of its agricultural commodities. Based on official statistics from Kazakhstan's Bureau of Statistics and using comparative and structural analyses, this study reveals the country's substantial raw material potential, particularly in cereals, oilseeds, and livestock. However, processing depth remains inadequate for several key commodities. Promising areas for growth in the processing industry include starch products, vegetable oils, dairy products, and processed fruits and vegetables.

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Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences
Volume 24, Issue 3
July 2026
Pages 969-974

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