Oil refining industry of Kostanay region of the Republic of Kazakhstan: state and key tasks

The current state of the world economy requires ensuring food security, and the oil industry of Kazakhstan plays a huge role in this regard. Kostanay region is not a leader in the production of vegetable oils and products of their processing, but it makes a significant contribution on a national scale. The goal is to show the current situation in the oil refining sub-complex of the region, to develop economic measures to improve its efficiency. Methods - statistical, comparison to identify internal and external constraints, generalization, justification of priority areas of development and development of measures to improve the mechanism for the functioning of this industrial sector. Results - the sunflower oil market is being considered against the background of a global increase in food prices. The volume of production, processing and sales of oilseeds was analyzed, problems of lack of raw materials resources and incomplete loading of processing capacities were identified. Statistical calculations on the volume of revenue and sales of sunflower seed oil for 2020-2024 were presented, trends in intensifying the production process were identified. The selection achievements of the cultivation of oil raw materials were demonstrated, the impact of state policy and World Trade on increasing the capacity of the oil industry was studied and recommendations were given to improve its efficiency. Conclusions - oil agroindustrialization of Kostanay region requires a systematic approach, which includes strengthening the raw material base, technological modernization and expanding production capabilities. High demand and demographic growth exacerbate the need for vegetable oils, giving priority to the tasks of import substitution and expansion to foreign trade. It is necessary to use agricultural land in accordance with scientifically based norms, which will increase the yield of oilseeds and increase the competitiveness of domestic agricultural products.