Kazakhstan: Forecast for harvesting sunflower in the current marketing year

In Kazakhstan, the forecast for harvesting sunflower in the current marketing year is 763.000 tons.

Such data was provided by IA «APK-Inform». The forecast for increasing the harvesting and possible export of sunflower and flax seeds was made on the basis of a review of the balance of major oilseeds in Kazakhstan in the current marketing year.

The report says that sunflower will reach a level of 763 thousand tons, which is 1% more than the last marketing year. Export of this crop as of the end of the current marketing year can beat all records and reach 280 thousand tons, which is 1.7% higher than the figures of the previous marketing year.

Also, analysts believe that the harvesting of flax in the current marketing year will reach a level of 683 thousand tons, which is 21.6% higher than the previous marketing year, and will enable Kazakhstan to become the leader among the producers of this crop.

The prospect of export deliveries is estimated at 390 thousand tons, which is 20.3% more than the indicator of the previous marketing year.

Kazakhstan predicts an increase in sunflower yields in the current marketing year. According to the forecasts of the Ministry of Agriculture of the country, the sunflower yield will be about 1.5 million tons, which is 8% more than last year. Such an increase in production could affect the export of sunflower seeds, which could lead to an increase in export earnings for the country.

Currently, Kazakhstan is one of the largest producers of sunflower seeds in the world and one of the top 10 exporters of sunflower seeds. Increasing crop yields and increasing sunflower seed production can increase export earnings for the country.

An increase in sunflower production can also have a positive impact on the local economy, creating new jobs and increasing the income of agricultural enterprises. In addition, an increase in sunflower seed production may lead to lower prices in the local market, which will be beneficial for end consumers.

Thus, forecasts for an increase in sunflower production in Kazakhstan may lead to positive consequences for the country, such as an increase in export earnings, the creation of new jobs and lower prices in the local market.