China, Russia, Italy Remain Kazakhstan’s Top Foreign Trade Partners in 2024
China, Russia, and Italy remained Kazakhstan’s top foreign trade partners in 2024, according to the Trade and Integration Ministry on May 6.
Kazakhstan’s total exports surpassed \$81 billion, with crude oil accounting for \$42.9 billion, or 52.5%. Other major exports included uranium (\$4.6 billion), copper and cathodes (\$4.1 billion), and copper ores and concentrates (\$3.2 billion), along with ferroalloys, gas, wheat, and petroleum products.
Imports also grew, notably in technology, transport, and pharmaceuticals. Leading categories included passenger cars (\$2.3 billion), aircraft (\$1.8 billion), pharmaceuticals (\$1.7 billion), and telecom equipment.
Early 2025 data indicates sustained trends: January exports reached $4.5 billion, 60% of which was oil, with copper, wheat, uranium, and sunflower oil among other key exports. Imports stood at \$2.8 billion, driven by phones, car bodies, medicines, and construction machinery.
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