Abstract
The current state and development of the oilseed market of the East Kazakhstan region, which is the country's main supplier of sunflower seeds, as well as raw materials for oil refineries, is investigated. This article analyzes the development of the oil and fat industry of East Kazakhstan region for 2015-2019 by the following indicators: gross yield of oilseeds; productivity; sown area; level of utilization of average annual production capacity. Volumes of vegetable oil production by their types, which are the main factor resources and sources of oilseed raw materials and their processing, are presented. Along with this, the main problems of the oil and fat industry of the region are identified, ways to solve them, also prospects for the development of internal and external sales markets are proposed. In order to increase the efficiency of the oil and fat industry in the region and Kazakhstan, the need for the production of high-quality raw materials, also the solution of other issues related to ensuring food security, was noted.Particularly, the formation and maintenance of the production cycle: selection - growing - storage, as well as oilseed processing. Providing state support in providing farmers with quality seeds and modern technology, monitoring the export of high-quality oilseeds, as well as stimulating the export of final products.