Kazakhstan is said to invest approximately KZT 1.5 trillion ($2.96bn) in its agro-industrial sector in 2025, focusing on financing investment projects through the Agrarian Credit Corporation (ACC) and KazAgroFinance. The funds will be used to support agricultural activities, including spring field and harvesting work, the acquisition of fixed assets, working capital replenishment, and agricultural machinery leasing.
Lending will prioritize projects in the following areas:
- Agricultural Processing & Food Production – with a focus on socially significant food products.
- Irrigation Development – supporting modern irrigation systems such as sprinklers and drip irrigation.
- Industrial Greenhouses – helping stabilize vegetable prices year-round.
- Infrastructure Development – including packaging, storage, and transportation facilities.
- Feed Production Expansion – to strengthen the livestock sector.
The investment aims to increase domestic production, reduce food inflation, and enhance Kazakhstan’s export potential.
To widen access to financing, ACC’s lending limits for projects will be raised from KZT 7bn to KZT 15 billion ($13.8mn - $29.6mn). Additionally, guarantees from the Baiterek Guarantee Fund and Damu will support large-scale, long-term projects. The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan will expand its mandate to facilitate agricultural exports.
KazAgroFinance will prioritize leasing programs for domestic agricultural machinery, providing additional support for local industrial enterprises. Baiterek Holding is also advancing poultry farming initiatives and exploring new export opportunities. Negotiations with Malaysia aim to expand grain exports, with plans to increase annual export volumes to $1 billion in the long term.
Kazakhstan’s export strategy includes:
- Strengthening supply chains and expanding export destinations (China, Central Asia, EU).
- Partnering with major global buyers like COFCO.
- Developing stable pricing mechanisms to reduce market fluctuations.
- Increasing private sector involvement in agricultural trade.
- Improving transportation and logistics for agricultural producers.
A new Food Security Fund is also being planned to support food stability across Central Asia and the Middle East. Export support measures, including guarantees and reinsurance, will be provided by the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan in collaboration with financial institutions under Baiterek Holding.
In addition to agricultural investments, the government is launching housing programs to support rural and regional workers. The new mortgage program “Nauryz Zhumysker”, initiated under Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s directives, will provide affordable housing loans for professionals in key industries such as energy, transport, and agriculture.
Key program details:
- 2,440 loans totaling KZT 72bn ($142mn).
- Applications open on March 17, 2025.
- Integrated into the broader “Nauryz” preferential mortgage program.
These initiatives aim to improve living conditions, retain skilled labor in rural areas, and support Kazakhstan’s broader economic goals. By strengthening agriculture and workforce development, the government is positioning the country for long-term sustainable growth.
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