Kazakhstani food and agro-industrial enterprises presented their products at the Chinese EXPO

At the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on 5 November 2023, a Kazakh pavilion opened, where domestic enterprises presented products of the food industry and agro-industrial complex.

The presentation of Kazakhstan's stand within the framework of the «One Belt - One Road» initiative entitled «From Agribusiness to Innovation» was attended by Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliev, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and representatives of export-oriented companies.

At the stand of the commercial pavilion in the «Food and Agricultural Industry» sector, Kazakhstani enterprises exhibited 30 products. Among them are pasta and confectionery products, vegetable oils, honey, alcoholic and soft drinks, dairy products, including camel and mare milk powder, salt, as well as combined additives for farm animals.

The list of goods most in demand among Chinese consumers includes cereals, oil and fat products, as well as industrial goods, and there is a great demand for livestock products. The popularity of food products of Kazakhstani brands is explained by the environmentally friendly production and high quality.

«The quality of Kazakhstani products is confirmed not only by high demand, but also by many awards received at international exhibitions. Ecological production in Kazakhstan is supported by a modern technical base, high-quality raw materials that meet international standards», - said Arman Shakkaliev at the opening of the commercial stand at the EXPO.

This year Kazakhstan is represented at the Chinese EXPO by the following companies: «Mibeko» LLP, «Almaty Product» LLP, «Vostok EcoLine» LLP, «Ust-Kamenogorsk Butter Factory» LLP, «DEP» LLP, «Eurasia INVEST LTD» LLP, «Lepsinsk Өnimi» LLP, «Tek Tau» LLP, «Kөrik ShK» LLP, «Arnna Minerals» LLP, «Alel Agro» LLP, «Altyn Orda» LLP and others.

Annual participation in the import exhibition of Kazakhstani enterprises is provided by the QazTrade Trade Policy Development Centre with the support of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Kazakhstan.

At the Import EXPO site, participating companies have the opportunity not only to demonstrate their achievements in various areas of the economy, but also to exchange ideas and discuss topical issues.

One of the exhibitors at the CIIE exhibition in Shanghai was Mareven Food Tian-Shan LLP. The company produces more than 47,000 tonnes of finished products per year, including instant noodles, pasta, mashed potatoes, seasonings, beverages and snacks.

According to company representative Miras Kilybayev, domestic food products of local brands are sold in Kazakhstan and exported to Central Asian countries. Meanwhile, the Chinese market is of strategic interest to the company.

«We are pleased to take part in such a large-scale event. We have all the resources to successfully develop trade relations with China: a short logistical shoulder, a decent range of products of the highest quality and a willingness to invest in infrastructure», - he said.

«Eurasia Invest» LLP has exhibited its products at the exhibition for the sixth consecutive year. According to Meirambekov Kairzhan, General Director of the camel and mare milk powder company, thanks to the EXPO they have found permanent partners in China.

«Camel milk under the Saubota and Qazbota brands is sold quite successfully in China. Chinese consumers have high demands on product quality. German drying technology allows us to preserve all the beneficial properties of milk and ensure the quality of the product», - said Kairzhan Meirambekov.

The China International Import Expo will run until 10 November. A record 154 countries, regions and international organisations will participate this year.

Kazakhstan has been actively participating in the China EXPO since its launch in 2018. In five years, Kazakhstani companies have signed export contracts worth more than $250 million on the margins of the exhibition.