Kazakhstan’s Trade Expansion Strategy Gains Momentum Beyond Oil and Gas
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Trade and Integration reports robust 2025 trade figures: $160 billion domestic turnover, $41 billion non-oil exports, and a 3.7% services export growth to $12.3 billion. The nation's economic strategy now visibly shifts toward value-added goods and BRICS integration.
Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin outlines an aggressive pivot from regulatory oversight to active market propulsion. "We're building a trade system that prioritizes efficiency and global competitiveness," he stated during the ministry's review of 1,500 pending investment projects across agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure.