Kazakhstan's grain and legume inventories totaled 13.36 million tons as of April 1, 2026, reflecting a modest year-on-year increase from 13.2 million tons recorded at the same point in 2024, according to data from the Bureau of National Statistics reported by Qazinform News Agency.
Food-grade grain accounts for the largest portion of national reserves at 10.69 million tons, followed by seed stocks at 1.35 million tons and feed grain at 1.32 million tons. Wheat continues to dominate the country's agricultural profile, with total wheat holdings reaching 10.8 million tons. The overwhelming majority consists of soft wheat varieties, while durum wheat represents more than 525,000 tons of the total.
Storage Breakdown by Economic Entity
Individual and peasant farms hold the largest share of national grain stocks at 5.68 million tons, reflecting the fragmented structure of Kazakhstan's agricultural sector. Grain elevators maintain the second-largest portion at 3.49 million tons, while agricultural enterprises control 2.58 million tons of current reserves.
Regional Concentration in the North
The northern grain belt remains the engine of Kazakhstan's agricultural output and storage capacity. Akmola region leads all regions with 4.02 million tons in stockpiles, followed closely by Kostanay region at 3.41 million tons and North Kazakhstan region at 3.31 million tons. Together, these three oblasts account for the majority of the country's grain inventory.
Foreign trade figures for January 2026 demonstrate continued strength in export channels, with wheat shipments comprising the bulk of international sales at 958,800 tons. Barley, corn, rice, and legumes also contribute to export volumes, while import activity remains substantially lower and focused primarily on supplementary wheat, barley, and rice supplies.