Kazakhstan (KAZ)

Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).

Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.

Exports

$81.61B

Imports

$59.79B

Total trade

$141.40B

Trade balance

$21.83B

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Kazakhstan - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)

Share of exports, imports, and total trade attributed to each partner.

Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade

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Showing top 10 partners by total dependency.

Rank #1

China (CHN)

Total

21.3%

Exports

18.3%

$14.90B

Imports

25.3%

$15.15B

Total

21.3%

$30.05B

Rank #2

Russian Federation (RUS)

Total

19.7%

Exports

11.7%

$9.55B

Imports

30.5%

$18.25B

Total

19.7%

$27.80B

Rank #3

Italy (ITA)

Total

14.1%

Exports

22.9%

$18.66B

Imports

2.1%

$1.27B

Total

14.1%

$19.93B

Rank #4

Netherlands (NLD)

Total

4.0%

Exports

6.5%

$5.30B

Imports

0.6%

$384.30M

Total

4.0%

$5.68B

Rank #5

France (FRA)

Total

3.9%

Exports

4.5%

$3.69B

Imports

3.1%

$1.86B

Total

3.9%

$5.55B

Rank #6

Türkiye (TUR)

Total

3.5%

Exports

4.1%

$3.32B

Imports

2.8%

$1.66B

Total

3.5%

$4.97B

Rank #7

USA (USA)

Total

3.0%

Exports

2.4%

$1.97B

Imports

3.8%

$2.27B

Total

3.0%

$4.24B

Rank #8

Uzbekistan (UZB)

Total

2.9%

Exports

3.5%

$2.83B

Imports

2.2%

$1.31B

Total

2.9%

$4.14B

Rank #9

Germany (DEU)

Total

2.8%

Exports

1.4%

$1.16B

Imports

4.7%

$2.84B

Total

2.8%

$4.00B

Rank #10

Rep. of Korea (KOR)

Total

2.2%

Exports

1.5%

$1.25B

Imports

3.2%

$1.91B

Total

2.2%

$3.16B

Rank	Partner	Export dependency	Import dependency	Total dependency
1	China (CHN)	18.3% $14.90B	25.3% $15.15B	21.3% $30.05B
2	Russian Federation (RUS)	11.7% $9.55B	30.5% $18.25B	19.7% $27.80B
3	Italy (ITA)	22.9% $18.66B	2.1% $1.27B	14.1% $19.93B
4	Netherlands (NLD)	6.5% $5.30B	0.6% $384.30M	4.0% $5.68B
5	France (FRA)	4.5% $3.69B	3.1% $1.86B	3.9% $5.55B
6	Türkiye (TUR)	4.1% $3.32B	2.8% $1.66B	3.5% $4.97B
7	USA (USA)	2.4% $1.97B	3.8% $2.27B	3.0% $4.24B
8	Uzbekistan (UZB)	3.5% $2.83B	2.2% $1.31B	2.9% $4.14B
9	Germany (DEU)	1.4% $1.16B	4.7% $2.84B	2.8% $4.00B
10	Rep. of Korea (KOR)	1.5% $1.25B	3.2% $1.91B	2.2% $3.16B

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Kazakhstan's total international trade in 2024 reached $141.4B, with exports of $81.6B and imports of $59.8B.
The country recorded a positive trade balance of $21.8B for the year.
Globally, Kazakhstan ranked 39th in exports, 48th in imports, and 44th in total trade.
The top export partner was Italy, receiving goods worth $18.7B, which accounts for 22.9% of all exports.
The leading source of imports was the Russian Federation, supplying $18.3B or 30.5% of total imports.
Mineral fuels (HS2 27) were the dominant export category, valued at $46.3B and representing 56.7% of the total.

Kazakhstan's Trade Performance in 2024

In 2024, Kazakhstan's economy demonstrated a strong trade position, with total trade reaching $141.4B. The country's exports were valued at $81.6B against imports of $59.8B, creating a significant trade surplus of $21.8B. Globally, Kazakhstan stands as the 44th largest trading nation, with its exports ranked #39 and imports at #48.

Primary Trade Partners

Kazakhstan's primary export markets in 2024 were Italy, which received $18.7B (22.9%) of exports, and China, with $14.9B (18.3%). On the import side, the country's main partners were the Russian Federation, accounting for $18.3B (30.5%) of all inbound goods, followed by China at $15.2B (25.3%). Germany was also a notable import partner, providing $2.8B in goods.

Leading Commodities

The export economy is heavily reliant on Mineral fuels (HS2 27), which amounted to $46.3B, or 56.7% of the total. Other significant exports include Inorganic chemicals (HS2 28) at $5.5B. For imports, the most prominent category was Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84), with a total value of $9.5B, representing 16.0% of all imports. This was followed by Vehicles (HS2 87) at $6.4B.

Exports

Kazakhstan - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported export values across available years.

Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Top export categories

Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.

#1 • HS 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

$46.29B

56.7% share

#2 • HS 28

Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes

$5.48B

6.7% share

#3 • HS 26

Ores, slag and ash

$4.92B

6.0% share

#4 • HS 72

Iron and steel

$4.41B

5.4% share

#5 • HS 74

Copper and articles thereof

$4.21B

5.2% share

#6 • HS 84

Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof

$1.80B

2.2% share

#7 • HS 10

Cereals

$1.47B

1.8% share

#8 • HS 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles

$1.28B

1.6% share

#9 • HS 71

Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin

$1.07B

1.3% share

#10 • HS 88

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

$942.46M

1.2% share

#11 • HS 76

Aluminium and articles thereof

$661.59M

0.8% share

#12 • HS 79

Zinc and articles thereof

$651.44M

0.8% share

#13 • HS 25

Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

$642.54M

0.8% share

#14 • HS 11

Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten

$548.03M

0.7% share

#15 • HS 15

Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes

$543.95M

0.7% share

Rank	Category	Value	Share
1	Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes	$46.29B	56.7%
2	Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes	$5.48B	6.7%
3	Ores, slag and ash	$4.92B	6.0%
4	Iron and steel	$4.41B	5.4%
5	Copper and articles thereof	$4.21B	5.2%
6	Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof	$1.80B	2.2%
7	Cereals	$1.47B	1.8%
8	Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles	$1.28B	1.6%
9	Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin	$1.07B	1.3%
10	Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof	$942.46M	1.2%
11	Aluminium and articles thereof	$661.59M	0.8%
12	Zinc and articles thereof	$651.44M	0.8%
13	Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement	$642.54M	0.8%
14	Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten	$548.03M	0.7%
15	Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes	$543.95M	0.7%

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Kazakhstan - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by export value in the selected year.

Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Kazakhstan - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)

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Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Imports

Kazakhstan - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported import values across available years.

Flow: Imports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Top import categories

Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.

#1 • HS 84

Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof

$9.54B

16.0% share

#2 • HS 87

Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof

$6.43B

10.8% share

#3 • HS 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles

$5.38B

9.0% share

#4 • HS 73

Iron or steel articles

$2.46B

4.1% share

#5 • HS 30

Pharmaceutical products

$2.34B

3.9% share

#6 • HS 27

Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

$2.25B

3.8% share

#7 • HS 39

Plastics and articles thereof

$2.15B

3.6% share

#8 • HS 88

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

$1.86B

3.1% share

#9 • HS 72

Iron and steel

$1.85B

3.1% share

#10 • HS 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories

$1.50B

2.5% share

#11 • HS 61

Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted

$1.19B

2.0% share

#12 • HS 62

Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted

$1.00B

1.7% share

#13 • HS 28

Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes

$988.30M

1.7% share

#14 • HS 40

Rubber and articles thereof

$916.95M

1.5% share

#15 • HS 38

Chemical products n.e.c.

$845.94M

1.4% share

Rank	Category	Value	Share
1	Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof	$9.54B	16.0%
2	Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof	$6.43B	10.8%
3	Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles	$5.38B	9.0%
4	Iron or steel articles	$2.46B	4.1%
5	Pharmaceutical products	$2.34B	3.9%
6	Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes	$2.25B	3.8%
7	Plastics and articles thereof	$2.15B	3.6%
8	Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof	$1.86B	3.1%
9	Iron and steel	$1.85B	3.1%
10	Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories	$1.50B	2.5%
11	Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted	$1.19B	2.0%
12	Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted	$1.00B	1.7%
13	Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes	$988.30M	1.7%
14	Rubber and articles thereof	$916.95M	1.5%
15	Chemical products n.e.c.	$845.94M	1.4%

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Kazakhstan - import composition by product categories (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by import value in the selected year.

Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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Kazakhstan - import composition by 4-digit product groups (Imports), 2024 (USD)

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Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade

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