Kazakhstan Imposes Six-Month Ban on Cattle and Small Livestock Exports

Kazakhstan has introduced a temporary six-month ban on the export of cattle and small livestock from the country from April 12, 2026, Orda.kz reports.

The relevant regulatory act was signed by the minister of agriculture.

The ban applies to the export of cattle and small livestock. The decision was made in accordance with several legal provisions, including laws on national security and trade regulation, as well as the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union.

The Ministry of Agriculture is instructed to notify the Eurasian Economic Commission of the introduction of the restrictions. Control over implementation has been assigned to the relevant committees and deputy ministers of agriculture and finance. The authorised bodies must ensure compliance with the ban in accordance with the established procedure. the order says. 

The document has already entered into force.

Original author: Daria Malkova

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