On September 17, 2026, the first KAZAKHSTAN–UZBEKISTAN AGRO EXPORT AWARDS 2026 ceremony was held at Yakkasaroy Palace in Tashkent as part of the VI International Conference Asia Grains & Oils Conference in Tashkent 2026.
The new award recognized companies that made a significant contribution to the development of exports of Kazakh wheat, wheat flour and sunflower oil to Uzbekistan.
The ceremony took place ahead of the B2B negotiations, a key part of the second day of the conference, which brought together producers, processors, traders, exporters and business representatives from the two countries.
Opening of the second day of the conference
The opening ceremony was attended by:
- Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Yeraly Lukpanovich Tugzhanov;
- Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan Davron Abdujalolovich Vakhabov;
- Central Asian agricultural market and logistics expert and conference moderator Alisher Makhmudov.
The program continued with a presentation by Dalaway dedicated to digital infrastructure for agricultural trade. This was followed by introductions of the companies participating in the B2B meetings, allowing delegates to get acquainted, outline areas of cooperation, and identify potential partners for further negotiations.
KAZAKHSTAN-UZBEKISTAN AGRO EXPORT AWARDS 2026 held for the first time
One of the highlights of the second day was the first KAZAKHSTAN-UZBEKISTAN AGRO EXPORT AWARDS 2026 ceremony.
The awards were established to recognize companies that are developing agricultural trade between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan through actual shipments, strengthening food trade ties between the two countries and laying the foundation for long-term business partnerships.
The ranking covered export shipments from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan from September 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026.
Leaders were identified in three commodity categories:
- wheat and meslin - HS code 1001;
- wheat or wheat-rye flour - HS code 1101;
- sunflower oil - HS code 15121.
The names of the top three companies in each category were announced by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Yeraly Lukpanovich Tugzhanov.
The awards were presented to representatives of the nominated companies who personally participated in the conference.
“Leader in wheat exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan”
Kazakh wheat traditionally plays an important role in the Uzbek market. Its supplies provide raw materials for processing enterprises, strengthen food ties, and lay the foundation for long-term cooperation between companies in the two countries.
Top three:
- ZHAN-SER LTD LLP - first place;
- ENRICHMENT TRADE LLP - second place;
- AGRO NAN EXPORT LLP - third place.
Representatives of ZHAN-SER LTD LLP and AGRO NAN EXPORT LLP received the awards on stage.
“Leader in wheat flour exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan”
Flour exports are an important area of Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan agricultural trade. This commodity category reflects not only shipment volumes but also the development of processing, value creation and stronger industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Top three:
- SALAMAT Company LLP - first place;
- DANI-NAN holding - second place;
- SELAM EKSPORT LLP - third place.
The first-place award was received by a representative of SALAMAT Company LLP.
“Leader in sunflower oil exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan”
Oilseed processing is one of the most dynamically developing areas of Kazakhstan’s agricultural economy.
Higher exports of finished products contribute to the development of domestic processing, value creation, and expanded industrial cooperation with Uzbekistan.
Top three:
- QAZAQ-ASTYQ GROUP LLP - first place;
- SAPA TRADE COMPANY LLP - second place;
- MARYAM GROUP LL LLP - third place.
The first-place award was received by a representative of QAZAQ-ASTYQ GROUP LLP.
Following the ceremony, participants moved on to direct B2B negotiations.
The meetings allowed producers, processors, exporters, importers, traders and logistics companies to discuss shipment terms directly, exchange contacts and outline new joint projects.
The awards ceremony not only recognized achievements already made but also served as a starting point for new agreements between the agricultural businesses of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Awards were presented directly at the ceremony to representatives of companies participating in the conference. The organizers will deliver the awards to winning and shortlisted companies whose representatives were unable to attend the event.
KAZAKHSTAN-UZBEKISTAN AGRO EXPORT AWARDS is intended to become an annual platform recognizing companies whose actual shipments build and strengthen trade ties between the two countries.
“Behind every position in the ranking are not only export volumes but also the considerable work of companies: production, processing, logistics, partner search and fulfillment of contractual obligations. We want leaders in agricultural trade to receive the recognition they deserve from the business community and the public, while their achievements serve as a benchmark for the entire market,” the conference organizers said.
Ceremonial closing in national traditions
The business program continued with a formal lunch organized in line with the finest national traditions of Uzbek hospitality.
Guests were treated to live performances of Kazakh and Uzbek melodies, highlighting the cultural affinity and good-neighborly relations between the two countries.
The main musical surprise was a performance by Farrukh Zakirov. The appearance of the legendary artist created a special atmosphere and provided a memorable finale to the second day of the conference.
The Asia Grains&Oils Conference in Tashkent 2026 brought together business negotiations, recognition of agricultural export leaders, national traditions, and personal interaction - all the elements that underpin trust, long-term partnerships, and new joint projects between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The VI International Asia Grains & Oils Conference in Tashkent 2026 was organized by Inter Standart Consult, Uzbekistan, and EXPO TIME LLP, Kazakhstan.
General partner - APK-Inform Asia, Kazakhstan.