The Research Bureau "Grain and Oilseed Crops. Kazakhstan" has published trading strategy recommendations for June 1, 2026. In the grain segment, a temporary decline in activity has been noted due to the sowing campaign. Prices (KZT/kg, including VAT, ex-elevator): - Soft wheat, class 3, gluten 28%+ — 115 (recommendation STOP, possible max 145).
- Soft wheat, class 3, gluten up to 25% — 100 (AS NEEDED, max 110). - Soft wheat, class 3, gluten up to 23% — 97 (+1 over the week, AS NEEDED, max 100). - Soft wheat, class 4, gluten up to 20% — 95 (STOP, max 95). - Soft wheat, class 5, gluten up to 17% — 85 (AS NEEDED, max 90).
- Barley, class 2 — 90 (+1, AS NEEDED, max 95). - Durum (protein 14%+) — 93 (SELL, max 110). - Durum (protein 15%+) — 106 (SELL, max 130, min 90). For oilseeds: the flax market is the strongest, with export price to China (DAP Dostyk) at about $540/ton.
Some buyers are refraining from purchases in anticipation of the new harvest. Interest in black mustard persists, but clear price benchmarks are absent. Oilseed and legume prices (KZT/kg, including VAT, ex-elevator): - Flax — 220 (AS NEEDED, max 250). - Rapeseed — 225 (AS NEEDED, max 250).
- Sunflower — 216 (+1, AS NEEDED, max 260). - Safflower — 176 (AS NEEDED, max 200). - Soybeans — 193 (AS NEEDED, max 250). - White mustard — 215 (AS NEEDED, max 260).
- Yellow peas (northern regions, premium quality) — 103 (SELL, max 145). - Red lentils (excluding VAT) — 127 (SELL, max 200). - Large green lentils (excluding VAT) — 170 (SELL, max 250).