Trade Turnover Between Kazakhstan and Russia in Q1 Increases by 16% to $6.46 Billion
The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Russia in January–March 2026 amounted to $6.46 billion, which is 16.1% more than the same period last year when the volume of mutual trade reached $5.56 billion, according to the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan.
The ministry noted that Russia remains one of Kazakhstan's key trading partners, ranking second in terms of mutual trade volume. The Russian market remains important for imports, industrial cooperation, and manufacturing supplies.
Kazakhstan's exports to Russia in the first quarter were mainly driven by metallurgical and raw materials products.
Imports from Russia from January to March 2026 increased by 28.5% to $4.96 billion. The main growth was due to an increase in the supply of strategically important goods and industrial products.
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