China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation made considerable progress in 2025, with the total value of trade in goods reaching $106.3 billion, an increase of 12% compared to the previous year, Xinhua news agency reported citing the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
The trade volume between China and Central Asia exceeded the $100-billion mark for the first time in history, maintaining positive growth for five consecutive years, according to the ministry.
China became the largest trading partner of Central Asian countries for the first time last year. China’s exports to Central Asia reached $71.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11 percent, driven by strong growth in mechanical and electrical products and high-tech products. Imports from Central Asia stood at $35.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14 percent.
Cross-border e-commerce trade between China and Central Asia maintained rapid growth, while warehousing and logistics construction continued to advance, and cross-border payment cooperation was being fully rolled out.
High-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative continued to deepen and deliver tangible results. A number of major projects in fields such as connectivity, equipment manufacturing, green minerals, and modern agriculture were accelerated, effectively driving the expansion of exports to Central Asia and helping Central Asian countries achieve industrial upgrading and economic growth.
