China–Kazakhstan trade grows 9.3% in first 11 months of 2025

Trade turnover between China and Kazakhstan reached $43.8 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a 9.3% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China.

During the reporting period, Chinese exports to Kazakhstan rose by 3.9% to $26.5 billion, while imports from Kazakhstan increased more sharply, growing by 18.8% year-on-year to $17.3 billion, Caliber.Az reports via Chinese media.

In November alone, bilateral trade amounted to $4.06 billion. Chinese exports to Kazakhstan totaled $2.51 billion, while imports from Kazakhstan stood at $1.55 billion.

For comparison, trade between the two countries reached $43.82 billion in 2024, representing a 6.8% increase compared to the full-year figure for 2023, according to Chinese customs data.

By Sabina Mammadli