Kazakhstan has announced a six-month ban on wheat imports from third countries and fellow members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) by road, rail, and water transport in a move aimed at regulating the domestic grain market.

The measure was approved by Kazakhstan's Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and is set to take effect on July 27, 2026, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

The restrictions include several key exemptions. Wheat shipments by rail will still be permitted for licensed grain elevators, poultry farms, grain-processing enterprises, and the National Company Food Contract Corporation.

However, wheat imported for poultry and grain-processing facilities cannot be sold on either the domestic or international markets, ensuring it is used exclusively for production purposes.

The new rules also do not apply to railway transit shipments or to wheat transported between EAEU member states through Kazakhstan's territory.