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Kazakhstan Foreign Trade Strengthens on Rising Exports and Industrial Imports

By Dana Omirgazy on 18 May 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover increased to $32.9 billion in January-March, supported by rising exports, stronger non-resource shipments, and higher imports of industrial and investment goods. Total trade rose 10.5% year-on-year. Exports grew 9.4% to $18 billion, while imports increased 11.8% to $14.9 billion, driven by demand for...