KazBeef Group

What KazBeef Group does

KazBeef Group is Kazakhstan's largest premium marble beef producer, operating a vertically integrated supply chain from feed crop cultivation and breeding reproduction through feedlot fattening, slaughter, wet aging, and packaged retail distribution. The company was founded in 2010 as a pilot project of KazAgro, importing 3,733 Angus and Hereford cattle heads from the United States to establish a domestic premium beef herd. Operations are anchored by a 15,000-head feedlot capacity across two feedlots running a 220-day grain-finishing cycle, a 10,000-ton-per-year meat processing complex in Shchuchinsk (Akmola Region), and 40,000 hectares of land holdings. Technical differentiators include the only USDA-certified marble grading camera in Kazakhstan, Canadian Feedlot Health Management Service (FHMS) software for animal tracking, an automated feed analysis laboratory, and a 21-day wet aging process. All calves are DNA-passported and registered with American Angus and Hereford associations. The company holds FSSC 22000, Global G.A.P., and Halal certifications.

The business model centers on direct sales to the HoReCa sector (historically 80% of revenue) plus retail packaged products (20%), with a customer roster spanning international hotel chains (Sheraton, St. Regis, Radisson, Marriott, Hilton), premium restaurants, and retail accounts including Esentai Gourmet. Distribution relies on Metro Cash & Carry as official partner across nine Kazakhstan cities, regional distributors (Wisk Foodstuff Trading for UAE, Gurmanin for Russia, Denko mix for Uzbekistan), and a proprietary D2C e-commerce platform (meatmarket.kz) launched in 2020. The product portfolio includes premium cuts (Ribeye, Striploin, Tenderloin graded Prime/Choice/Select), alternative cuts, by-products, and vacuum-packed or skinpack retail packaging.

Since 2018, KazBeef has been a majority-owned subsidiary of Kusto Group, an international diversified conglomerate (8,000+ employees, $1B+ revenue, 30+ companies) that injected $15 million with a stated intent to scale operations tenfold. Management is led by General Director Beibit Yerubayev, who founded the company and previously worked at the US Department of Commerce (North Dakota Trade Office). The company is positioned as Kazakhstan's leading exporter of marble beef, with active expansion into Persian Gulf markets.

Name

KazBeef Group

Legal name

TOO KazBeef Ltd

Website

https://kazbeef.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KazBeef Group is Kazakhstan's largest vertically integrated premium marble beef producer, controlling the full supply chain from feed production and Angus/Hereford breeding to slaughter and wet-aged packaging, serving the HoReCa sector, retail, and export markets including UAE, Russia, and Uzbekistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Beef Production

NAICS

Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, including Feedlots (11211), Cattle Feedlots (112112)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Beef Production (Cow-Calf to Finish) (AFAEABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beef By-Products & Rendering (Tallow, MBM, Blood, Hides/Skins) (AFANAAAG), Beef Offal & Variety Meats Processing (Organs, Tongue, Tripe) (AFANAAAH), Beef Wholesale (Primal/Subprimal, Boxed Beef) (AFAIADAA)

Keywords

• Premium marble beef
• Beef production
• Meat processing
• Cattle breeding
• Vacuum packaged meat

Headquarters

HQ city

Shchuchinsk (Щучинск)

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Beef and meat product sales: Revenue from selling premium marble beef, alternative cuts, by-products, and retail packaged products to HoReCa, retail, and export markets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KazBeef Group is a vertically integrated beef producer that controls every stage from feed production and pedigree breeding of Angus and Hereford cattle through 220-day grain finishing and meat processing to deliver premium marble beef. Its product portfolio includes Premium Cuts (Ribeye, Striploin, Tenderloin), Alternative Cuts, beef by-products, and consumer Retail Packaging using skinpack and vacuum packaging technologies, supplied to HoReCa clients (hotels, restaurants, cafes), retail consumers, and export markets in UAE, Russia, and Uzbekistan.

Product overview

KazBeef Group is a vertically-integrated beef production company and Kazakhstan's leading exporter of premium marble beef. The company controls the entire supply chain from feed production and breeding (Angus and Hereford cattle) through fattening and meat processing. The product portfolio includes Premium Cuts (Ribeye, Striploin, Tenderloin), Alternative Cuts (wide variety of beef portions), By-products, and Retail Packaging with skinpack technology. All products are produced under FSSC 22000 food safety certification and Halal standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Cuts (Премиальные отруба) Premium beef cuts including Ribeye (112A), Striploin (180), and Tenderloin (190) featuring uniform fat marbling for superior taste and tenderness. Cuts are classified by marbling grades (Prime, Choice, and Select) and targeted at HoReCa customers preparing premium steaks.
• Alternative Cuts (Альтернативные отруба) Wide range of beef cuts from various parts of the animal including Brisket, Chuck, Ribs, Tri-tip, Picanha, Knuckle, Topside, Flank, and other cuts offering quality meat at more accessible price points for restaurants and retail.
• By-products (Субпродукты) Quality beef by-products including liver, heart, kidneys, tongue, tail, bones, tendons, and trimming for HoReCa and retail customers.
• Retail Packaging (Ритейл упаковка) Premium retail packaging with skinpack technology for frozen and chilled products including steaks such as Ribeye Prime/Choice/Select, Striploin Prime/Choice/Select, Flat Iron, Topside, and Flank Steak, designed for consumer purchase and household use.
• Marble Beef (Мраморная говядина) Premium marble beef produced in Kazakhstan with uniform fat marbling in muscle tissue, with the company controlling the full supply chain from feed production to finished products to ensure quality at every stage. Targeted at HoReCa, retail, and export customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 days shelf life for chilled vacuum-packed meat (vs standard 20-24 days after 21-day aging)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metro Cash & Carry KazakhstancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor since 2016. Metro serves professional buyers (hotels, restaurants, cafes) and retail customers. Distribution covers major Kazakhstan cities: Astana, Karaganda, Almaty, Pavlodar, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Shymkent, Aktau, Atyrau, Uralysk.
• Wisk Foodstuff Trading LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE-based supplier of food products and ingredients to leading restaurants and hotels worldwide. Signed 500 million KZT annual contract for KazBeef marble beef supply to UAE market. Opened Persian Gulf market for Kazakhstani beef through Expo 2020 Dubai partnership.
• Feedlot Health Management Service (FHMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian industry leader in feedlot consulting and research. Works with over 4 million cattle annually worldwide. Provides online tracking of veterinary protocols, vaccination, feeding rations, animal health and weight gains through proprietary software.
• American Embryo TransfercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for successful embryo transfer of high-productivity Black Angus genetics, ensuring superior animal genetics from the best meat breed.
• GurmaninminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRussian restaurant partner in Vsevolozhsk, RF.
• Denko mixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUzbekistan distributor based in Tashkent.
• Solutions Leisure GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai-based restaurant group where Robert Rathbone serves as Group Executive Chef. Includes Lock Stock and Barrel bars, STK steakhouse, Asia Asia pan-Asian restaurant, and Koyo Japanese restaurant. Brand ambassador relationship promoting KazBeef in UAE market.
• American Angus AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll KazBeef calves are DNA-passported and registered with American Angus and Hereford associations with EPD (Expected Progeny Difference) index for transmission of quality traits.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creekstone Farms: US premium Black Angus beef producer focused on high-marbling, antibiotic-free, vertically controlled beef for premium retail and HoReCa. Directly comparable to KazBeef's premium marbled Angus positioning and quality differentiation strategy.
• Miratorg: Russia's largest vertically integrated beef producer, operating its own breeding, feedlot, and processing operations across CIS. Closest direct comparable to KazBeef's cow-calf-to-finish integrated model and CIS footprint.
• APK Prodimex: One of Russia's largest agro-industrial groups with grain, sugar, and livestock operations. Comparable to KazBeef as a CIS vertically integrated agrifood producer.
• Cherkizovo Group: Leading Russian meat producer with beef, poultry, and pork operations and significant agrifood vertical integration. Comparable to KazBeef as a CIS-based protein producer combining farming with branded processing.
• Steppe Agroholding: Russian agricultural holding with crop and livestock operations including cattle farming. Comparable regional agro operator with similar land-intensive production model across CIS.

Broad incumbents

• JBS: World's largest beef processor with integrated cattle sourcing, slaughter, branded beef, and global export reach. Sets the structural benchmark for export-oriented beef operations and competes with KazBeef in destination markets such as the Gulf.
• Cargill (Protein & Animal Nutrition): Global agribusiness giant with cattle feeding, beef processing, and animal nutrition businesses. Relevant broad incumbent because KazBeef's feedlot nutrition, traceability, and grain-finishing playbook overlap with Cargill's beef value-chain capabilities.
• Minerva Foods: Major South American beef producer and exporter with strong Middle East and emerging-market distribution. Comparable broad incumbent competing for Halal-certified beef demand in MENA where KazBeef is targeting growth.
• Marfrig Global Foods: Brazilian beef producer with global branded beef portfolio including high-value Angus/premium lines. Comparable broad incumbent competing for premium export channels overlapping with KazBeef's Gulf ambitions.
• Tyson Foods: Major US diversified protein producer with sizable beef, prepared foods, and international operations. Broader incumbent that competes with KazBeef in premium foodservice beef and validates the vertically controlled, branded beef strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KazBeef
• Instagraminstagram.com/kazbeef
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kazbeefgroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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