# Barley prices decline in Kazakhstan – APK-Inform

> Feed barley prices in Kazakhstan fell sharply in the week to mid-August as trading stayed thin. Prices on the FOB Aktau route were $190-200 per ton, and the Chinese route dropped to $170 per ton. Higher Caspian freight rates added further pressure.

- Date: 2026-09-01 · published 2026-09-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Kazakhstan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17988-barley-prices-decline-in-kazakhstan-apk-inform
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Weak Chinese demand, ample new-crop supply and cheaper Russian grain are pushing Central Asian barley lower, which keeps export offers competitive for importers.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bearish ▼

## Sources

- apk-inform.com: https://www.apk-inform.com/en/news/1556015

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