ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 17. Kazakhstan’s
Turkestan region will host a new plant for deep processing of
agricultural products with private investment from China’s Qingdao
Wanlin Food Co, Ltd. for $90 million, Trend reports.
The announcement followed a meeting between Kazakh Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Qingdao Wanlin Food Chairman Li
Yantao, in which the parties discussed investment plans and
long-term cooperation.
The project will produce up to 50,000 tons of dehydrated
vegetables annually and create around 300 jobs. It is part of a
broader plan to develop a 70-hectare industrial park in three
phases, attracting at least 15 Chinese partner companies.
In preparation for the first phase, the investor has already
leased production space in the Turkestan Industrial Zone, with
equipment installation scheduled and commissioning planned for July
2025. Future expansion includes new facilities for carrot and
garlic processing in other regions of Kazakhstan.
Prime Minister Bektenov emphasized the importance of
agro-industrial development for the country’s economy.
“We have increased the sown area for vegetables and gourds to
222,000 hectares this year. Kazakhstan is interested in long-term
strategic partnerships, including research, investment in
agri-education, and export logistics,” he said.
The relevant structures are instructed to finalize an investment
agreement within two weeks.
The sides confirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation in
agro-processing and food production.
