After three weeks of July, the average price index for socially significant food products in Kazakhstan fell by 0.1%, according to infohub.kz.
Data from the Ministry of Trade shows that over the past week, the most notable price drops were for tomatoes (down 15.1%), cucumbers (down 18.2%), carrots (down 5.2%), and eggs (down 2.4%). However, prices for certain meats continued to rise: lamb increased by 2%, horsemeat by 1.3%, and minced meat by 0.6%.
In response, Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin ordered a detailed analysis of the meat and meat products market, factoring in production volumes, domestic consumption, and export supplies to determine the government's next steps. Zhumangarin also instructed state bodies and local administrations to intensify targeted work with market participants.
“For every case of significant price increases, we need to analyze the entire supply chain and eliminate the causes of rising costs. I instruct the relevant ministries and local administrations to hold meetings with the largest wholesale suppliers and importers, identify existing barriers, and develop necessary state support measures, with the condition that they undertake reciprocal commitments to ensure price stability. Such systematic work must also be organized for non-food products and paid services, considering the specifics of each market. Every government body must implement measures within its competence,” Zhumangarin emphasized.
To further stabilize prices, the government plans to increase support for domestic producers, introduce preferential electricity tariffs for bakeries, and provide a 70% discount on railway transportation of socially significant products within the country.
Earlier, it was reported that Kazakh citizens were warned of a sharp increase in meat prices.