KTZ fulfills the Government's instructions on grain export

02-12-2024

Over 1.4 million tons of new-crop grain were loaded in November via the KTZ network, which is the first recorded monthly volume of grain transportation, of which 350 thousand tons were within the republic and over 1 million tons were for export.

During the current marketing year (from September to November), grain transportation amounted to 3.7 million tons, which is 45% more than last year.

New-crop grain exports amounted to 2.9 million tons, which is 51% more than last year. The main export destinations demonstrate positive dynamics: growth to Central Asian countries amounted to 35%, shipments to Afghanistan increased by 58%. Transportation in the direction of Iran increased to 356 thousand tons against 14 thousand tons last year. 445 thousand tons were shipped to China according to the capacities of the receiving party.

KTZ ensures unimpeded grain flow towards the Russian Federation, as well as to new markets such as Azerbaijan, where 104 thousand tons were shipped in two months.

The tasks set by the Government to free up elevators by relocating grain within the country are being implemented in full, 793 thousand tons were transported in three months with a growth of +29%. The main consumers are flour mills in the south of the country, followed by poultry farms and other grain processors.

There is sufficient rolling stock, traction resources meet the needs of shippers. Grain headquarters and groups monitor the removal of new harvest grain around the clock.
 

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»