Poultry farming in the Republic of Kazakhstan: growth potential

The development of competitive agricultural enterprises in the poultry sector requires justification of operational parameters, with the fundamental factor being consideration of naturaleconomic conditions and the regionally established production specialization.

The goal is to analyze current trends, identify key problems, and develop recommendations for the effective development of the industry.

Methods include statistical and economic analysis. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between investment volumes and production indicators, which confirmed the need for increased investments. The analysis of cost structure and its impact on product cost helped identify profitability improvement criteria.

Results – poultry farming in Kazakhstan is developing steadily, especially in the meat sector. Poultry meat production has increased by 13.8% in recent years, and egg production nearly meets domestic demand. However, challenges remain: regional imbalance in the distribution of poultry farms, high equipment wear, and import dependence. Government support, investment projects, and measures to promote cooperation provide a foundation for further growth and for strengthening national food security.

Conclusions – the authors recommend modernizing processing infrastructure, expanding logistics systems, and increasing domestic product output by 200,000 tons to address import substitution, expand export volumes, and ensure product availability in the domestic market through state investments in domestic industry. To strengthen the poultry sector in the long term, a comprehensive set of organizational, economic, and technological measures is needed to improve productivity and cost-effectiveness, and to ensure that the population is supplied with poultry meat and eggs in accordance with scientifically based nutrition standards and the long productive lifespan of poultry, for the production of high-quality, nutritious food products.

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