Astana, Kazakhstan, April 9. Kazakhstan has
imposed a temporary six-month ban on imports of fresh chicken eggs
by all means of transportation from third countries, including the
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) states, Trend reports via Kazakhstan’s Ministry of
Agriculture.
“By order of the Minister of Agriculture, a temporary six-month
ban has been introduced on the import of fresh chicken eggs into
the Republic of Kazakhstan from third countries and EAEU member
states by all means of transport,” the statement reads.
However, the Ministry clarified that the ban does not apply to
the transit of fresh chicken eggs through Kazakhstan or to their
movement between EAEU member states across the country’s
territory.
“The temporary ban on the import of food-grade eggs is aimed at
supporting domestic producers during the spring-summer period,” the
statement highlights.
During this period, the Ministry explained, “demand for eggs
tends to decrease, and the market’s needs are fully met through
industrial production and the active availability of
household-produced eggs.”
The order comes into force on April 9, 2025.