The ban on the import of wheat to Kazakhstan has been extended — the decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Trade

The ban on the import of wheat by road to the territory of Kazakhstan, including from the EAEU member states, adopted on April 10, 2023, expires on October 10, 2023. By the decision of the meeting of the interdepartmental commission on foreign trade policy and participation in international economic organizations (IEC), held on August 10, 2023, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Trade and Integration Serik Zhumangarin, the participants agreed to extend the ban for another six months with certain exceptions.

The decision was made in order to exclude the "gray schemes" of wheat import to the Republic of Kazakhstan and its re-export by road from the border regions of the Russian Federation. At the same time, in order to provide domestic agricultural producers with seed material, the supply of seeds by road is allowed. in this case, the batches must be accompanied by a certificate of seed quality.

In addition, the import of imported wheat to the territory of Kazakhstan is also restricted by rail. An exception will be deliveries to licensed elevators, grain processors, poultry enterprises. The order on the extension of the ban on motor transport and the introduction of restrictions by rail will be developed by the Ministry of Agriculture.