Kazakhstan’s grain exports to Afghanistan have experienced a significant surge in recent months. According to data released by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture, exports between September 2025 and May 2026 reached approximately 3 million tons.
Kabul 24: This represents a 2.3-fold increase compared to the same period last year, when exports stood at 1.3 million tons.This sharp rise in bilateral grain trade is largely attributed to recent policy changes by the Afghan government aimed at facilitating wheat imports.
Just two days ago, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance announced that wheat imports had increased by 345% following a reduction in customs tariffs.Official figures show that in the first two months of the Afghan fiscal year 1405 (Solar Hijri), nearly 198,000 tons of wheat were imported into the country, compared to only 44,000 tons during the same period last year.
The Ministry of Finance stated that lowering customs duties has not only boosted imports but has also supported the expansion of domestic flour mills and created new employment opportunities.
This policy is expected to help stabilize bread prices and improve food security across Afghanistan.Kazakhstan, one of the leading grain producers in Central Asia, has long played a vital role in meeting Afghanistan’s food needs.
Due to recurring droughts, water shortages, and infrastructural challenges in Afghanistan, imports from northern neighbors remain essential for maintaining market stability.
Experts believe this positive trend will help keep bread prices stable — a critical issue in Afghanistan where bread is the staple food. Any disruption in wheat supply can quickly lead to social and economic challenges.
The increased trade volume is also strengthening economic ties between the two countries and paving the way for deeper cooperation in agriculture, transportation, and logistics.
With continued implementation of these facilitative policies and gradual improvements in security and infrastructure, analysts anticipate that grain trade between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan will maintain its upward trajectory in the coming months.
This development could serve as a model for enhanced regional collaboration on food security across Central Asia.
