The fat and oil industry is one of the most dynamically developing segments of Kazakhstan's agricultural industry. The country is actively increasing the processing of oilseeds and the export of fat and oil products. According to the National Oilseed Processors Association, in 2022/23 MY, the production of crude oil in Kazakhstan increased by 50% y-o-y – up to 417.6 thsd tonnes. The production of refined oil also grew – up to 145.3 thds tonnes. The growth of oil exports totaled 75%.
For the past decade, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan has implemented various development programs, allocating over 2 trillion tenge specifically for subsidizing the agricultural sector.
Kazakhstan is among the top three suppliers of flaxseed in the global market: from 2013 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan in this market increased from 11% to 28%.