BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Kazakhstan has
introduced a temporary ban on the import of fresh and chilled
tomatoes from third countries until June 30, 2026.
The decision was approved by an order of the Minister of
Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 22, 2026, No.
250, “On certain issues of importing tomatoes into the territory of
the Republic of Kazakhstan.”
According to the document, the restriction applies to fresh and
chilled tomatoes classified under HS code 0702 and covers imports
from non-EAEU countries by all types of transport.
At the same time, the ban does not apply to imports from member
states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), transit shipments
through Kazakhstan, or the movement of goods between EAEU countries
via Kazakh territory.
The measure is adopted in accordance with national trade
regulation and national security legislation, as well as provisions
of the EAEU Treaty.
The order will remain in force until June 30, 2026.
In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture is considering
introducing a ban on wheat imports into the country by road, water,
and rail transport.
