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Xi congratulates Pakistan's new president on election 2026-04-07 16:20:03 Remarks by H.E. Yao Jing 2026-04-07 16:19:36

China-Kazakhstan Economic
Relations Brief

Bilateral Trade in 2025

$400B+

Growth Compared to 2024

+11.7%

China’s Investment Stock in Kazakhstan

$650B+

New Investment in 2025

+$85B

China’s Share of Kazakhstan’s Imports

27.3%

Continuing to Grow

+2.1%

China’s Share of Kazakhstan’s Exports

8.5%

Increasing Year by Year

+0.8%

China-Kazakhstan Bilateral Trade Growth

Year

Bilateral Trade(USD 100 Million)

China Imports(USD 100 Million)

China Exports(USD 100 Million)

YoY Growth

2025

400+

180+

220+

+13.3%

2024

358

156

202

+14.7%

2023

312

138

174

+13.0%

2022

276

115

161

+32.1%

2021

209

127

+18.1%

2020

177

109

+126%

5-Year Trade Growth

China is Kazakhstan’s Largest Trade Partner

27%

Share of Kazakhstan’s Total Trade

Comprehensive Cooperation Areas

Trade & Investment

In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded USD 40 billion, with China becoming Kazakhstan's largest trading partner and source of investment.

Industrial Cooperation

10 Key Industries for Deep Cooperation Chemicals、Textiles、Engineering & Machinery、Renewable Energy、Food & Agri-Tech、Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals、Building Materials、Information Technology & Digital Services、Electronics、Automotive & Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Energy & Power

The cumulative installed capacity of CPEC energy projects exceeds 12,000 MW, effectively alleviating Kazakhstan's electricity shortage.

Infrastructure

Comprehensive road, rail, and port projects are being implemented to build a new pattern of connectivity.

Security Cooperation

Maintaining close cooperation in counterterrorism, peacekeeping, and military exchanges to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

Cultural Exchange

Activities such as Confucius Institutes, scholarship programs, and cultural weeks promote mutual understanding and people-to-people bonds.