Kazakhstan's Jetysu Region Expands Sugar Beet Production by 700+ Hectares in 2025
The Jetysu Region in Kazakhstan is expanding its sugar beet production for 2025. Officials plan to sow 13,000 hectares—an increase of 708 hectares compared to 2023. The move aims to boost crop diversity and secure raw materials for local sugar refineries. Preparations for the planting season are well underway. The region has already secured 72% of the required seed stock, including 12,700 elite seed units from suppliers in France, Germany, and the U.S. To support growers, the government has allocated 1.566 billion tenge in seed subsidies.
Sowing will take place between April 5 and May 10. Among the varieties, 1,925 hectares will be planted with the early-maturing 'Avantazh' type. This will allow the Aksu and Koksu sugar refineries to start processing as early as September 10. Bakhtiyar Shampikov, Deputy Head of the Jetysu Region's Agriculture Department, highlighted the strategy's role in strengthening local food security. In 2023, the region grew around 1,200 hectares of sugar beet, but the 2025 expansion marks a significant rise in output.
The increased sugar beet cultivation will provide refineries with a steady supply of raw materials. Early processing dates and higher yields are expected to improve efficiency in the region's sugar production. The initiative also aligns with broader efforts to diversify crops and reduce dependency on imports.
