On 13 September 2022, the Government of Kazakhstan announced the immediate suspension of wheat and wheat flour export quotas. The restrictions were originally introduced on 14 April until 15 June 2022, and later extended through 30 September 2022 (see FPMA Policy).

As of 10 September 2022, the Grain Union of Kazakhstan reported that 83 percent of the wheat quota and 66 percent of the wheat flour quota had been utilized.