Kazakhstan is set to boost its industrial capacity with the construction of the region’s largest deep corn processing plant in Turkestan Region.

The project, led by the “Kazkrakhmal” plant and valued at 35 billion tenge, will become the country’s first complex dedicated to advanced corn processing-transforming raw grain into high-value products, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

The initiative is designed to strengthen the processing industry and diversify the regional economy. It is being implemented in two phases: the first stage has already delivered infrastructure for grain reception, drying, and storage, now fully operational. The second phase focuses on building the core processing facilities.

Once completed, the plant will process up to 150,000 tons of corn annually, producing around 26 types of goods, including food-grade glucose, maltose syrup, corn oil, starch, and animal feed.

The facility will operate on a zero-waste model, using only natural, non-GMO raw materials. With automation levels reaching up to 80%, the plant is expected to ensure strict quality control, reduce production costs, and enhance competitiveness.

International technologies and foreign expertise are also being integrated into the project, positioning it as a modern industrial hub.

To support the plant, efforts are underway to expand corn cultivation across districts such as Shardara, Zhetysay, and Maktaaral, ensuring a stable supply of raw materials.

The plant’s output will serve both domestic industries-including food and pharmaceuticals-and export markets across Asia and Europe, unlocking significant trade potential.

Looking ahead, Kazakhstan plans to double the plant’s capacity to 300,000 tons per year and expand partnerships with over 100 global companies, further strengthening its position in the international agro-industrial market.