Kazakhstan's Minister of Agriculture Faces Complaint Over Claims of Dairy Self-Sufficiency

According to Kirill Pavlov, this information is inaccurate and misleads the public.

"I wonder how mixing Russian powdered milk with Chinese palm fat spreads became an achievement for livestock farming? Also, just look at the shelves, especially with cheeses," the analyst stated.

Kirill Pavlov cited aydarbek-saparov.html?sphrase_id=19984678">official statistics and international databases:

• In 2024, Kazakhstan imported 183 thousand tons of milk and dairy products worth $410.7 million;

• The import share in the cheese and curd market was 48%;

• For butter and dairy fats, it was 15%.

Thus, in his opinion, the claim of 100% self-sufficiency is unfounded.

The topic sparked a lively discussion on social media. Users are complaining not only about the presence of imported goods on the shelves but also the high cost of milk.

"In Kazakhstan, a liter of milk costs 1.1–1.6 euros, while in Europe it's 0.8 euros. Considering their salaries and expenses. It's not our 230 euros (150 thousand tenge) on farms. Where does such a price come from?" wrote a user under the nickname introvertintrovertovich.

The question of the accuracy of official statistics in the dairy sector remains open. Comments from law enforcement regarding Pavlov's statement are anticipated, and the Ministry of Agriculture, according to experts, is expected to provide a more detailed explanation of their calculation methodology.