Аннотация
This article provides a comprehensive analytical review of the current state and development prospects of the deep grain processing (DGP) industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of global agro-industrial transformation. The study examines structural constraints of the existing grain model, historically focused on raw material exports, including the deficit of domestic demand for high-processed products, insufficient development of high-value-added processing facilities, as well as educational and scientific-methodological gaps. Based on international statistics and industry sources, the paper characterizes key production clusters, leading countries, and transnational corporations that shape the global price and technological agenda. A comparative analysis of wheat and corn as primary feedstock for the DGP industry is conducted, evaluating their role in global value chains and the specific dynamics of international markets for starch, gluten, bioethanol, syrups, and fermentation products. The research indicates that Kazakhstan possesses significant industrial potential for deep processing of wheat and corn, provided there is adequate agro-technological and institutional support. The country's export advantages are substantiated through the quality characteristics of wheat gluten, strategic geographical location, and the development of transit logistics. Risks and constraints, including raw material balance, competition for acreage, market volatility, and industrial readiness requirements, are addressed. The study concludes by identifying priority product areas and development scenarios for the industry in Kazakhstan, offering recommendations for institutional support to strengthen the country's position in global value chains.