In the first quarter of 2025, Kazakhstan’s oil exports dropped more than 20%, driving a 12% decline year-on-year in the country’s total exports. Copper cathode exports also fell 15%. As a result, Kazakhstan’s exports to its three main markets — the European Union, China and Russia — have declined.
Kazakhstan’s top 10 export items, excluding oil
Kazakhstan’s top 10 fast-growing export items
Kazakhstan’s major export destinations
In the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, Kazakhstan’s total exports fell by $2.2 billion to $16.4 billion, an 11.9% decrease year-on-year (YoY). The...