RESULTS OF AGROWORLD QAZAQSTAN AND COLDCHAIN QAZAQSTAN 2025: STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND NEW DEVELOPMENT BENCHMARKS FOR THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

FROM OCTOBER 29 TO 31, 2025, IN ALMATY, AT THE TERRITORY OF KCDS 'ATAKENT', THE 19TH CENTRAL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AGROWORLD QAZAQSTAN 2025 AND THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION COLDCHAIN QAZAQSTAN 2025 WERE SUCCESSFULLY HELD.

These events traditionally confirmed their status as the largest business platform in Central Asia, bringing together leading domestic and foreign manufacturers, suppliers, and specialists in the agricultural sector, as well as professionals in the field of cold logistics and product storage.

The high status of the audience was confirmed by the participation of representatives of government bodies, industry associations, agribusiness representatives, farmers, scientific institutes, and specialized media, among which 2,152 experts, heads of agricultural enterprises, manufacturers, and distributors conducted effective networking with farmers and agrarians from more than 20 countries. Visitors noted the high level of organization and the usefulness of business meetings. Elena Chernyshova, Director of LLP 'Feed Trade', shared her impression: 'This is an excellent platform where you can meet partners, exchange experiences, and discuss new cooperation opportunities. We definitely plan to visit the exhibition next year.'

The 2025 exhibitions became a vivid reflection of the sustainable growth dynamics and increasing interest in the development of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex. The exposition featured 174 companies from 25 countries, presenting a wide range of innovative solutions—from crop and livestock technologies to automated irrigation, processing, and storage systems for agricultural products. Participating countries included Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Hungary, Germany, Georgia, Denmark, Israel, Iran, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Latvia, the Netherlands, and others. Traditionally, national stands from Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, as well as regional expositions from China and Russia, were presented at the venue.

Regular participants of AgroWorld Kazakhstan emphasize the importance of the exhibition as a key platform for professional development in the agricultural sector and experience exchange: 'We have been participating since the first year of the exhibition and consider our presence here essential. AgroWorld is a strong platform for interaction, experience exchange, and annual renewal of our professional potential,' — Azamat Baydavletov, Metzer Kazakhstan.

33 companies participated for the first time, indicating a progressive expansion of the participants' geography and increasing trust in the Kazakhstani market from the international business community. Newcomers to AgroWorld Kazakhstan noted that participating in the exhibition was an important step for them in developing and expanding business connections: 'The AgroWorld exhibition for our company is industry development, obtaining new contracts, and making a statement as a company that began its existence in 2025 in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. We are participating for the first time — for us, this is a big push and potential in terms of making a statement and finding new potential partners,' — shared her opinion Alima Zhakupova, HMC Kazakhstan.

International cooperation occupies a special place in the structure of the exhibitions. The long-term cooperation of the exhibition with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a key strategic partner of AgroWorld, has strengthened and received further development. In 2025, 28 Dutch companies participated, 14 of which presented a national exposition — exhibitors demonstrated modern technologies in poultry farming, livestock, crop production, energy-efficient production, digitalization, and sustainable agriculture.

An important event during the exhibition days was the signing of a Memorandum between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 30 — on mutually beneficial cooperation, experience exchange in poultry farming, implementation of innovative solutions, and training of qualified industry specialists. This document marked a new stage in strengthening interstate interaction and forming new directions of professional partnership focused on long-term development and increasing the efficiency of agricultural production.

The rich business program held within the framework of AgroWorld Qazaqstan and ColdChain Qazaqstan 2025 included thematic sessions, expert discussions, specialized workshops aimed at addressing strategic issues of the agro-industrial complex development. Particular attention was paid to topics such as rational use of water resources, infrastructure modernization, implementation of digital and energy-efficient technologies in the agricultural sector, as well as the development of sustainable agriculture in the context of global climate changes.

A key event was the Plenary Session 'Main Issues of the Agro-Industrial Complex in Central Asia: Challenges and Partnerships', during which representatives of government structures, international organizations, and the private sector from 4 countries discussed current industry challenges and ways to address them. The focus was on the transformation of the agro-industrial complex, attracting investments, expanding export potential, and forming strategic partnerships.

Practical seminars and educational modules also became significant elements of the program. In particular, the Dairy Livestock Farmers School, in partnership with DairyNews Today, provided participants with the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in herd management, process automation, genetics, feeding, and animal health. The seminar 'Dutch Solutions and Innovations for Your Poultry Business', organized with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kazakhstan and the Dutch Poultry Center, also attracted significant interest.

The AgroWorld Qazaqstan 2025 and ColdChain Qazaqstan 2025 exhibitions once again confirmed Kazakhstan's role as a center of business activity and innovative initiatives in the agro-industrial sphere of the region. The results of 2025 showed that the exhibitions not only contribute to strengthening international interaction and experience exchange but also become an important tool for promoting advanced technologies that enhance the competitiveness of the agricultural sector.

Visitors emphasized that the project has become an effective platform for establishing international connections: 'During the exhibition, we met new Dutch and Belgian companies and also established contacts with representatives of Kazakhstani business. We hope these meetings will result in successful cooperation and yield positive results,' — said Sultan Yesenbek, Secretary General of the BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan.

Official support was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty city, and the Union of Poultry Farmers of Kazakhstan.

The general information partner was AGROBLOG.KZ.

The events were traditionally organized by the Kazakhstani exhibition company Iteca in international partnership with ICA Events Group.