In Kazakhstan, Butter Production Increased by 10.4%, While Powdered Milk Decreased by 1.6 Times

Key product categories showed growth:

• Yogurt, kefir, and other fermented dairy products — 149.9 thousand tons, an increase of 5.3%;

• Butter and spreads — 21.5 thousand tons, an increase of 10.4%;

• Pasty dairy products — 4.4 thousand tons, a growth of 29.8%, marking one of the most significant jumps of the year.

Declines were observed in certain segments:

• Cheese and cottage cheese — 27.1 thousand tons, a decrease of 8.9%;

• Powdered milk and condensed milk — 2.3 thousand tons, a reduction of 1.6 times compared to last year.