Fat and fat industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan: problems and achievements

The fat and oil industry is of key importance in almost all areas: for poultry farming, feed manufacturers, as well as for production of dairy and confectionery food products.

The goal is to show the state of fat and oil segment of food sector of Kazakhstan, problems and ways to solve them.

Methods - analytical for the purpose of integrating indicators and establishing patterns of growing and processing oilseeds, comparative - when assessing factors, conditions and resources of oil and fat subcomplex of the republic within international space, based on case study method, specific business situations were studied, systems approach for comprehensive study of dependencies between main components of the stage of manufacturing fat and oil products.

Results - analysis revealed significant reasons limiting the efficiency of processing enterprises: lack of raw materials, low quality of seed material, low level of renewal of fixed assets, depreciation of machinery and equipment, lack of modern technology and innovative technologies, lack of investment. It is substantiated that sustainable development of oil and fat industry requires a systematic approach, in particular, increasing the area of sown with oilseeds through subsidies and investment in advanced developments of production processes.

Conclusions - measures aimed at stabilizing oil and fat industry, import substitution, and increasing export potential are proposed as solutions. Particular attention is paid to improving skills of producers and processors of the country's agroindustrial complex, which will contribute to the growth of its economic efficiency. The implementation of these measures will increase the volume of domestic production of vegetable oils, create jobs, improve social situation in rural areas, ensure food security of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and strengthen competitive position of Kazakhstani goods in international markets.

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