In 2025, for the first time ever, Kazakhstan exported more ice cream than it imported: exports totaled 14,167 tons, while imports stood at 12,194 tons, reflecting the growing competitiveness of Kazakhstani products, according to the Ministry of Trade and Integration.
According to Omarbek Zhuldyz, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Shin-Line, the largest ice cream producer and exporter in Kazakhstan, this achievement resulted from a long-term strategy of production modernization and export expansion. “Back in 2005, Kazakhstan exported just 12 tons of ice cream while importing over 12,000 tons. Today, our export geography has expanded to 10 countries, and for the first time ever, exports have exceeded imports. This confirms the high competitiveness of Kazakhstani products,” she noted.
The key factors behind this growth were large-scale investments in the creation of modern production facilities, the introduction of advanced technologies, and government support for domestic producers.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2025, Shin-Line increased production volumes by 28%, while domestic sales grew by 31%. This growth was facilitated by the launch of a new production facility in Almaty, equipped with automated lines and modern technological solutions. The plant’s annual production capacity is up to 300,000 tons of ice cream.
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