In January–June 2026, Kazakhstan’s exports grew by 8.6%, reaching $40.3 billion. Exports are growing faster than imports, the positive trade balance approached $9 billion, and Kazakhstani goods have significantly strengthened their positions in the markets of China, Turkey, France, Uzbekistan, and other countries, according to the Ministry of Trade and Integration.
Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover reached $71.8 billion, an increase of 7.2%, and imports grew by 5.4% to $31.5 billion.
For comparison, in January–June 2025, exports amounted to $37.1 billion.
This export growth is occurring against the backdrop of expanding supply geography. Kazakhstan is simultaneously strengthening its positions in the largest markets of Asia, Europe, and Central Asia.
One of the strongest results was a sharp increase in exports to Turkey. In the first half of the year, Kazakhstan’s exports to Turkey grew by 94.3%, nearly doubling over the year.
Significant export growth was also recorded to France — by 45.2%, Uzbekistan — by 39.5%, and Germany — by approximately 10%.
China retains its status as the largest single market for Kazakhstani goods. In January–June 2026, Kazakhstan’s exports to China amounted to approximately $7.51 billion, or 18.6% of the country’s total exports.
The top ten largest destinations also included Italy — $6.98 billion, Russia — $3.49 billion, Turkey — $3.23 billion, the Netherlands — $2.6 billion, France — $2.32 billion, and Uzbekistan — $2.14 billion.
Export growth is driven not only by traditional raw material items. Strong dynamics are observed across a whole range of commodity items. In particular, exports of copper and copper products grew by approximately 58%, increasing from $1.8 billion to $2.84 billion.
Exports of copper ores and concentrates increased by approximately 43% — from $1.44 billion to $2.05 billion. Notable growth was also recorded in other items of the metallurgical and mining complex.
Oil and petroleum products still account for a significant share of exports, but supplies of metals, ores, and other commodity groups are simultaneously increasing.
