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Kazakhstan Meat Cluster Initiative

Project Description:

The Kazakhstan Meat Cluster Initiative is a large-scale agricultural project aimed at developing a comprehensive beef production and export infrastructure. The project involves the establishment of feedlots and partnerships with over 600 existing farms across Kazakhstan. The initiative seeks to enhance beef production capabilities, improve meat quality standards, and expand export opportunities, particularly to the Chinese market.

Current Status:

As of April 2025, the project is in the implementation phase, with initial contracts signed and preliminary infrastructure development underway. The first batch of beef was exported to China in June 2024 following the lifting of import

Start Date: July 2024

End Date: 2030

Investment Volume (in mln USD):

Over $600 million

Location:

Various regions across Kazakhstan, with a focus on southern and eastern areas

Involved Companies:

1. Beijing Capital Agro (China)

Role: Strategic investor and project developer

Address: No. 28 Shuguang West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Beijing Metropolitan Agricultural Products Group Co., Ltd.

2. CITIC Construction (China)

Role: Infrastructure development partner

Address: 22/F, Tower A, TYG Center, C2 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Phone: 010-87996000

3. Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Role: Government partner and regulatory authority

Address: 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana city, Mangilik El avenue 8, 3rd entrance.

Phone Chancellery: +7 (7172) 555-763; 555-914; 555-827.

Phone Press Secretary: +7 (7172) 555-765

4. Meat Processing and Service (Kazakhstan)

Role: Beef exporter

Address: Raiymbek 348 a, Almaty, Kazakhstan

5. Astana Agro Product (Kazakhstan)

Role: Beef exporter

Address: Republic of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan city, Turan Avenue, 46, Building 1

6. Agro Silk Way (Kazakhstan)

Role: Beef exporter

Other Important Details:

• Employment Impact: The project is expected to create over 3,500 jobs across various regions in Kazakhstan.

• Export Agreements: In July 2024, Kazakh companies signed contracts worth $75 million with Chinese counterparts for the export of meat and live cattle.

• Regulatory Developments: In February 2024, China lifted restrictions on meat imports from southeastern Kazakhstan, facilitating the resumption of beef exports.

• Agricultural Expansion: Kazakhstan has increased the area under fodder crops by 314,000 hectares to support livestock farming, including beef cattle breeding.

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