Kazakhstan Retains Leading Position in Central Asia–China Trade
Kazakhstan maintained its position as China’s largest trading partner in Central Asia in the first quarter of 2026, with bilateral trade volume reaching $13.2 billion, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China.
The показатель represents a 46.7% increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous year and remains the highest among Central Asian countries.
Uzbekistan ranked second with trade turnover amounting to $4.1 billion, reflecting growth of 36.7%, while the Kyrgyz Republic recorded trade volume of $4 billion, representing a decline of 34.4%.
Trade turnover between China and Turkmenistan totaled $2.2 billion, down 4.3% year-on-year. At the same time, Tajikistan demonstrated positive dynamics, with bilateral trade reaching $1 billion, an increase of 19%.
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