Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a six-month ban on the import of fresh chicken eggs, effective from April 2025 through September 2025. This measure aims to support the domestic poultry industry and ensure the quality of eggs available in the local market.
The ban applies to all imports of fresh chicken eggs, irrespective of the mode of transportation, from both third countries and member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). However, it does not affect the transit of eggs through Kazakhstan, including shipments moving from one EAEU country to another, such as from Russia to Kyrgyzstan.
This initiative was proposed by the Association of Egg Producers to curb illegal imports, prevent the entry of low-quality eggs, and support the development of the domestic industry. Kairat Maishev, head of the association, emphasized that the ban aims to ensure that imported eggs are properly documented and taxed, addressing concerns about substandard products entering the market during the summer months.
Kazakhstan currently operates 34 poultry farms, producing approximately five billion eggs annually, which is sufficient to meet domestic demand. In 2024, the country imported 87.4 million eggs and exported 43.2 million, with domestic production covering 99% of the national demand. The majority of imports originated from other EAEU countries.
Government officials argue that the temporary ban will help strengthen the domestic egg industry and promote transparent pricing in the local market. The Ministry of Agriculture believes that this measure will have a positive impact on the development of the egg industry in Kazakhstan and will allow the formation of a transparent price chain.
In a related development, Kazakhstan suspended poultry imports in January from the U.S. states of Delaware and South Carolina, as well as Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region, due to outbreaks of avian influenza.
The public discussion of this decision is open until March 20, 2025, after which the ban is expected to be officially implemented.
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