China leads Kazakhstan's foreign trade with 23.2% share in H1
- Signal
- China accounted for 23.2% ($16.65 billion) of Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover in January-June. Russia represented 18.4% ($13.22 billion) during the same period.
- Opportunity
- SMB importers and logistics providers should consider expanding direct sourcing from Chinese suppliers and building capacity along cross-border trade corridors.
As of 2 Sept 2026
Cited facts
- Medium Tier 2 · outlet China accounted for 23.2% of Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover in January-June. The Astana Times
- Medium Tier 2 · outlet Russia accounted for 18.4% of Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover in January-June. The Astana Times
- Medium Tier 2 · outlet Kazakhstan's bilateral trade turnover with China reached $16.65 billion in January-June. The Astana Times
- Medium Tier 2 · outlet Kazakhstan's bilateral trade turnover with Russia reached $13.22 billion in January-June. The Astana Times