January – August foreign trade turnover announced
Earlier Tengrinews.kz reported that Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Economy Development and Trade had raised estimated 2011 exports to 76.3 billion, $17.2 billon up against the earlier estimate.
Agriculture Minister Assylzhan Mamytbekov against a single exporter of grain to global markets
According to him, “it’s far better for the market to regulate the situation”.
Deputy Madinov disapproves selling Kazakh grain to southern neighbors cheap
Around 5 million tons of Kazakhstan's grain are exported to southern neighbors and Afghanistan: MP.
Grain harvest (net weight) estimated at 22-23 million tons: Agriculture Minister
Starting from November Kazakhstan will boost grain exports to 1-1.2 million tons a month.
JV with RusAgroTrans of Russia to export grain to be launched by the end of the year
Besides, KazakhstanTemirZholy National Railways Operator has signed agreements with other companies to rent a total of 5 500 grain railway cars.
Kazakhstan plans to export over 10 million tons of grain: Agriculture Minister
According to him, contracts have been signed for exports of 1.3 million tons of grain. Only 300 tons have been supplied so far.
Kazakhstan won’t be exporting grain to Iran
In 2010 Iran introduced ban on imports of 20 agricultural produce items, including wheat and rice.
Unprecedented grain harvest since 1950
According to Agriculture Minister, 75% of grain has been already harvested.
Kazakhstan’s Government raises export duty on petroleum products
The new export duty rate comes into effect September 27.
Kazakhstan raises estimate 2011 exports
According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Economy Development and Trade, the growth is propelled by higher prices for major exports.
National Bank to exercise preemptive right to buy out all produced gold for 2-3 years to come
When commenting on the reasons behind the Bank’s decision to exercise its preemptive right to purchase Kazakhstan-produced gold, Mr. Marchenko pointed to lack of transparency in gold exports following the liberalization of the national market of precious metals.
Kazakhstan Government has no plans to raise export duty on crude: Finance Minister
According to him, the issue of raising export duty on oil is not considered in the draft three-year budget.
India mulls exporting nuclear reactors to Kazakhstan
Indian and Kazakh governments are negotiating export of nuclear reactors.
Kazakhstan mulls exporting 3 million tons of grain to China in 2011
Sky-high grain harvest estimate stood at about 22 million tons as of the end of July, according to Kazakhstan’s Research Institute for Environmental and Climate Studies.
Kazakhstan and South Korea plan to bring up the trade turnover up to $900 million
According to President Nazarbayev, the overall investment of South Korea to Kazakhstan stands at $3.8 billion.
Kazakhstan to buy out export gold
Kazakhstan will replenish its gold reserves by means of buying out gold meant for export.
Without coordination of prices with Russia Kazakhstan won’t tackle fuel shortages: Helios
According to the Company’s Marketing Director, the only economic solution could be more favorable conditions for import of fuel as the domestic production capacities cannot meet the demand for high-octane fuel.
Grain exports potential stands at over 10 million tons
According to Agriculture Minister, the government plans to subsidize grain supplies towards Black and Baltic sea ports “to balance the market”.
Kazakhstan to export 60 000 tons of bovine meat a year by 2015: President Nazarbayev
According to him, if a ton of meat is fivefold more expensive than a ton of grain (…) it is a viable initiative.
Kazakhstan’s Government sets higher export duty on petroleum products
Exports duty on crude remains at $ 40 per ton.