Kazakhstan plans to lift its export restrictions on wheat and flour from June 1. The decision is made in connection with the lifting of other quarantine measures.
The country is a major exporter of grain and flour to countries in Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and other countries. In March, grain and flour export quotas were introduced to maintain food security in the country during the corona pandemic.
The measures taken to limit the spread of viruses have been successful and international trade can now be resumed, according to the Ministry of Agriculture in Almaty. According to official information, 5,417 people tested positive for the corona virus in Kazakhstan, 32 people died from the consequences of a virus infection.
The export quotas had paid off because the supply of basic food to the population was guaranteed during the economic downturn. The soil would now have enough moisture, which will probably have a positive effect on the next grain harvest. Weather services predict further precipitation for the months of June to August.This is the critical phase for grain growth. The minister currently assumes that the 2020 harvest will be good and that there will be enough food available for the local population and for export.
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Hansa Terminhandel GmbH
