Key figures on China–Kazakhstan trade, investment, logistics, energy and resources, taken only from reviewed entries in our knowledge base, each with its source and date; where Chinese and Kazakh figures differ, both are given.
rates on 2026-10-28, compared with 2026-09-28 (30 days earlier)
According to China's General Administration of Customs, China–Kazakhstan trade in 2025 was USD 48.68 bn (+11%; Chinese exports 29.7 bn, imports 18.98 bn); H1 2026 USD 27.2 bn (up almost a quarter); January–July USD 32.4 bn (+24.1%). Kazakhstan's statistics give USD 34.1 bn for 2025; the difference stems from methodology. (Based on secondary sources.)
Source新华社 2026-04-22；新华社 托卡耶夫专访；kt.kz 贸易一体化部；АФК 哈方口径
Updated 2026-10-20
Cumulative Chinese investment in Kazakhstan exceeds USD 29 bn (President's speech of 25 September 2026). In 2025 gross FDI inflow from China was USD 2.8 bn, the third-largest source (Netherlands 4.6 bn, Russia 2.9 bn); total gross inflow was USD 20.5 bn (National Bank data). (Based on secondary sources.)
Sourcebaq.kz 托卡耶夫讲话；kapital.kz 国家银行数据
Updated 2026-10-20
The two countries are implementing 260 large joint projects worth over USD 62 bn; the project pipeline holds 329 projects worth about USD 133 bn (September 2026). In green energy, Chinese companies have built 29 projects of about 1.5 GW and are building 11 of over 1.7 GW. (Based on secondary sources.)
Source新华社 托卡耶夫专访；kt.kz 第一副总理
Updated 2026-10-20
According to Kazakhstan's statistics bureau, as of 1 August 2026, 10,081 companies with Chinese participation were registered and 8,298 were active (trade 3,168, construction 683, manufacturing 648, mining 351, ICT 308); active companies as of 1 June 2026 were up 76% year on year. The President cited over 9,000 companies, about one seventh of foreign-owned firms. (Based on secondary sources.)
Sourcezakon.kz 统计局数据；新华社 托卡耶夫专访
Updated 2026-10-20
On 25 September 2026 the Kazakhstan–China investment forum took place in Almaty: over 500 business representatives attended and 50 commercial documents worth USD 8.2 bn were signed; the President proposed holding it every September in Almaty. (Based on secondary sources.)
Updated 2026-10-17
In 2025 Kazakhstan's agricultural exports were USD 7 bn (+37%); exports to China USD 1.43 bn (+35.3%); H1 2026 USD 1.1 bn, about double the same period of last year. Export protocols with China have been signed for 34 products (21 plant-based, 13 animal-based); 3,601 enterprises are registered with China's customs administration. (Based on secondary sources.)
Source哈通社中文；forbes.kz 农业部
Updated 2026-10-17
In 2025 China–Kazakhstan rail freight was 35.6 million t (+11%); road freight about 8 million t (+40%); about 85% of China–Europe overland transport passes through Kazakhstan (Kazakh data). In 2025 China ran about 20,000 China–Europe trains (2.05 million TEU); Middle Corridor (TITR) container volume was 77,000 TEU (+36%), with annual cargo of about 4.5 million t. (Based on secondary sources.)
Source新华社 托卡耶夫专访；Astana Times；timesca TITR
Updated 2026-10-20
In 2024 generation was about 118 bn kWh against consumption of about 120 bn, a deficit of about 2 bn kWh; imports from Russia were 2.2 bn; the winter peak deficit reached up to 2 GW. In 2025 the deficit fell to 1.5 bn kWh; January–May 2026 showed a small surplus. Average transmission-line wear exceeds 70%; KEGOC's 2026 investment plan is KZT 181.9 bn, with about 7,000 km of new lines planned by 2035. Grid connection capacity for a project must be confirmed in writing. (Based on secondary sources.)
Sourcebaq.kz；forbes.kz；bes.media KEGOC
Updated 2026-10-20
At end-2025 renewable capacity was 3,749.6 MW (wind 2,059, solar 1,375, hydro 314, biogas 1.8) across 169 plants; renewable generation in 2025 was 8.6 bn kWh (8%). Targets: 15% by 2030, 50% alternative and renewable energy by 2050, carbon neutrality by 2060; by 2035, 26 GW of new capacity, of which 8.4 GW renewable. (Based on secondary sources.)
Sourcebes.media 装机结构；forbes.kz 能源部；baq.kz 2035规划
Updated 2026-10-20
According to Kazakh Invest: 1st in the world for uranium reserves (2025 output 25,839 t U3O8; Kazatomprom about 20% of world supply); 1st for tungsten reserves (over 2 million t); 2nd for chromium (16.2% of world reserves); 4th for manganese; 5th for zinc and lead; coal reserves 33.6 bn t, 10th; copper 12th. Lithium (Li2O) balance reserves 226.9 thousand t; rare-earth resources in Karaganda region are estimated at nearly 1 million t (to be confirmed). (Based on secondary sources.)
SourceKazakh Invest: горно-металлургический комплекс；Kursiv: запасы вольфрама, лития и кобальта (21.04.2026)
Updated 2026-10-20
From 1 January 2026 the monthly calculation index (MRP) is KZT 4,325 and the minimum wage is KZT 85,000. Investment agreement thresholds and the VAT registration threshold, among others, are set as multiples of MRP. Basis: Art. 7 of the 2026–2028 Republican Budget Law No. 239-VIII.
SourceЗакон РК № 239-VIII о республиканском бюджете на 2026–2028 гг. (adilet)
Updated 2026-10-04
Kazakhstan has 17 regions and 3 cities of republican significance (Astana, Almaty, Shymkent), with a population of 20.496 million (1 January 2026). Examples of priority sectors from regional portals: Aktobe — chromium, nickel, titanium, petrochemicals; Karaganda — mining, metallurgy and machinery; Zhambyl — chemicals (phosphorus) and wind power; North Kazakhstan — grain and food processing; Mangystau — processing and port logistics; Turkistan — textiles and food.
Source各州投资门户经济概况页；inform.kz 人口
Updated 2026-10-17