Covering the full import–export chain, from customs entries to corporate credit — for precise decision-making
Annual China–Kazakh trade
Import transaction records
Active buyer companies
HS code categories
A transcontinental hub between Europe and Asia, resource-rich and with growing domestic demand — an important destination for companies going global
Kazakhstan lies in the heart of Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan to the south, the Caspian Sea to the west and China to the east, with a typical continental climate (Jan avg −19℃ to −4℃, Jul 19℃ to 26℃). As the birthplace of the Belt and Road Initiative and a key hub on the China–Europe railway, it is resource-rich, with sustained domestic demand and long-active import needs — a blue-ocean market worth targeting for traders.
km² — the world's largest landlocked country
as of Feb 2026, about 140 ethnic groups
gross domestic product per capita, 2025
resident pop 1.649M (Feb 2026); Almaty is the economic center
From currency and language to ethnicity and political system — build a three-dimensional view of the market quickly
The tenge (KZT) is the legal tender with a floating rate; 1 USD ≈ 483 tenge (Apr 2026). Local-currency settlement between China and Kazakhstan is increasingly convenient.
Kazakh is the state language; both Kazakh and Russian are official. Business, customs clearance and technical documents mostly use Russian.
Mostly Islam (Sunni); also Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, etc. Diverse faiths coexist long-term.
About 140 ethnic groups; Kazakhs 71.3%, Russians 14.6%. Inclusive society, good public security.
Unitary presidential republic; head of state is the president. Long-term political stability and a predictable environment for foreign investment.
Typical continental climate; Jan avg −19℃ to −4℃, Jul 19℃ to 26℃; four distinct seasons, abundant sunshine.
Energy and minerals are the economic pillar; foreign trade volume keeps expanding
2025 GDP (+6.5% YoY)
GDP per capita (2025)
2025 foreign trade (+1.3% YoY)
Exports (imports $64.8B)
The economy is dominated by oil, mining, coal and agriculture. Proven oil reserves are near 14 billion tonnes (onshore + Caspian), with 90+ proven minerals — a typical resource-based economy. Industrial equipment, machinery and consumer goods rely heavily on imports, creating steady procurement demand.
Industry is energy/mineral-led; manufacturing and consumer goods rely heavily on imports
Strong demand for mining, oil & gas, engineering and general equipment — a strength of Chinese exports.
Steady growth in basic chemical imports: pigments, plastics, fertilizers.
Phones, computers, appliances and components are import-dependent; China is the main source.
Rising vehicle assembly drives parts and finished-vehicle imports.
Structural import gaps in sugar, vegetable oil, nuts and processed food.
Infrastructure and real estate drive steel, sanitaryware, building-material and home imports.
Within the EAEU framework, trading partners are highly diversified
China
Russia
EU
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
EAEU member enjoying unified tariffs and multiple investment conveniences
As an EAEU member, it applies the union's unified tariff schedule; customs clearance rules converge with Russia, easing regional integration.
Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and multiple SEZs offer tax breaks, local-currency settlement and English-law conveniences.
Signed investment-protection and double-taxation-avoidance treaties with China; transparent FDI access; encourages manufacturing and agriculture investment.
Unitary presidential republic; local economies organized by regions and cities
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, took office Mar 2019, re-elected Nov 2022; stable politics, strong policy continuity.
New constitution passed 15 Mar 2026, shifting to a unicameral parliament with a vice-president; effective 1 Jul 2026.
17 regions and 3 cities of republican significance (Astana, Almaty, Shymkent); clear local economic map.
Mainly 6 parties incl. Amanat, Auyl, Ak Zhol, etc.; high social consensus.
Real demand, still under-contested, continuous policy dividends
A must-pass on the China–Europe railway; active cross-border logistics and port trade, radiating to Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Weak local manufacturing; huge import space for industrial equipment, parts and consumer goods — in the import-substitution window.
Many SME buyers' info is scattered; customs data enables precise reach — far less competition than mature EU/US markets.
SEZs, FDI incentives and green channels keep rolling out; compliant traders enjoy multiple conveniences.