Kazakhstan positions itself as key food supplier to Kuwait with new meat supply deal
Kazakhstan and Kuwait are turning food security into a pillar of partnership, as a new meat supply agreement and major processing project signal rising Gulf demand for Kazakh agricultural exports and deeper strategic trade cooperation.
The Times Kuwait Report
Kazakhstan and Kuwait are strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, with growing emphasis on cooperation in the agro-industrial sector and food security.
During a working visit to Kuwait, the Kazakh company Eurasia Agro Semey signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with ALMARAI National Co. of Kuwait to develop collaboration in the supply of meat products to the Kuwaiti market.
The agreement is linked to the launch of a large-scale meat processing project in Kazakhstan, with production scheduled to begin in September 2026.
Eurasia Agro Semey is establishing a modern meat processing complex focused on export-oriented production that complies with international quality and safety standards.
The facility will have the capacity to process up to 1,000 head of small livestock and 100 head of cattle and horses per day, in addition to producing five tons of canned meat and three tons of processed meat products daily.
The memorandum was facilitated through the efforts of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Kuwait, which continues to promote trade relations, support Kazakh producers, and expand market access in Gulf countries.
The agreement reflects growing interest in Kazakh agricultural products and aligns with both nations’ priorities in economic diversification and food security.
Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial sector has shown consistent expansion in recent years. Over the past decade, gross agricultural output has increased more than 2.5 times, reaching KZT 8.3 trillion (approximately $16.6 billion).
The country aims to double this figure by 2030, as part of a long-term strategy to boost agricultural productivity and export capacity.
Rising global demand for high-quality and environmentally sustainable food products further strengthens Kazakhstan’s position in international markets. National brands such as Qazaq Organic Food are increasingly viewed as competitive suppliers.
According to international forecasts, global consumption of red meat is projected to reach 233 million tons over the next decade. In this context, Kazakhstan is emerging as a promising supplier to markets in the Middle East, including Kuwait.
The project and related agreements highlight the steady development of Kazakh–Kuwaiti trade relations, expanding agricultural exports, strengthening business partnerships, and creating a solid foundation for long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.
