Kazakhstan-Tajikistan Trade Hits $1.1 Billion, Driven by Export Surge

Trade between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan reached $1.1 billion from January to September 2026, a 29.5% increase over the same period in 2025. The growth was driven entirely by…

Trade between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan reached $1.1 billion from January to September 2026, a 29.5% increase over the same period in 2025. The growth was driven entirely by a surge in Kazakhstani exports, while imports from Tajikistan declined. Kazakhstan's exports to Tajikistan rose 33.3% in value to $1.1 billion, even as the physical volume of goods grew a more modest 15.6% to 2.4 million tons. This divergence indicates a significant shift toward higher-value products within the trade basket.

Wheat and triticale remained the dominant export category, with shipments increasing 13.6% to 1 million tons, valued at $262.1 million. Other notable increases in export volume include: