BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. Kazakhstan’s
government sets procurement prices for 2026 harvest wheat at
92,000-115,000 tenge ($209-$262) per ton, depending on quality,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik
Zhumangarin said at a meeting with farmers in Arkalyk, Kostanay
Region.


This was announced by the press service of the Kazakh
government.


“Taking into account market conditions, as well as proposals
from market participants, the government has determined procurement
prices for grain from the 2026 harvest. In particular, the price
for Class 3 wheat is planned to be set at 92,000-115,000 tenge
depending on quality indicators. Thus, the price remains at last
year’s level,” Zhumangarin said.


The procurement prices of the Food Contract Corporation serve as
a market benchmark. Financial support for farmers is provided
through forward and direct grain procurement mechanisms, allowing
agricultural producers to cover production costs and prepare for
the next season.


He noted that another support measure will be the refund of
value-added tax to grain traders. The relevant decision was made at
a meeting of the Project Office for the implementation of the Tax
Code.


For agricultural exporters, the adjustment of the amount of
value-added tax claimed for credit will not apply. The validity of
value-added tax refund claims will be confirmed through a tax audit
using the so-called “pyramid method,” which makes it possible to
trace the entire chain of goods movement and tax payments from the
agricultural producer to the exporter. If the audit produces
positive results, the exporter will be able to receive a full
refund of the previously paid value-added tax.







Zhumangarin also said that the state program to compensate grain
exporters for transportation costs will be extended for the
2026-2027 marketing year.


He added that subsidizing transportation costs for grain
shippers in previous years helped expand the geography of
Kazakhstan’s grain exports. In addition to traditional markets,
Kazakh wheat was purchased for the first time by Belgium, Poland,
Portugal, Norway and the United Kingdom, as well as North African
countries, including Morocco, Algeria and Egypt.


The Food Contract Corporation also tested grain supplies to
Vietnam via a multimodal route through China.


The implementation of these measures helped stabilize grain
prices and reduce dumping risks, while also benefiting related
sectors, including logistics, processing, machinery manufacturing
and services.