Kazakhstan Deputy Warns of Beef Import Duties' Impact on Domestic Agriculture
A Deputy of the Majilis, Pavel Kazantsev, has raised concerns about the potential impact of zeroing customs duties on beef imports in Kazakhstan. He believes this could have serious negative consequences for domestic agriculture.
Currently, tariff quotas for beef imports stand at 21 thousand tons, with about 40% remaining unused, indicating minimal demand for imported beef products. Kazantsev proposed creating small industrial zones to develop dairy cattle farms and service points in rural livestock areas to boost domestic beef production.
He warned that cheaper imported beef products could lead to a drop in purchase prices, decrease farmers' incomes, and result in low-quality beef imports. The beef industry is already facing difficulties due to market instability and export restrictions. The number of cattle has increased by 0.2% since the beginning of the year, and the birth rate has almost doubled, demonstrating potential for increasing domestic beef production.
Kazantsev's concerns highlight the delicate balance between protecting domestic agriculture and opening up to international trade. While the government aims to boost domestic beef production, it must also consider the impact of import duties on the local market and farmers' livelihoods.
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