Kazakhstan and the Asian Development Bank have reached an agreement on 15 initiatives for the period of 2026–2029, emphasizing connectivity, resilience, infrastructure, and the advancement of the private sector.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and Kazakhstan's Kcell mobile operator have struck a deal on a tenge-denominated loan to speed up Kazakhstan’s digital transformation.
Kazakhstan recorded a decline in crude oil and natural gas production in January 2026 compared to the same period last year.
The volume of industrial production in Kazakhstan amounted to 4.226 trillion tenge (approximately $8.63 billion) in January 2026.
QazaqGaz outlines gas production plans at Amangeldy group of gas fields in 2026.
Private construction organizations accounted for 77.5% of the total volume of work performed across the country, while foreign companies contributed 20.4% and state-owned enterprises accounted for 2.1%.
In 2026, Kazakhstan plans to commission a total of 2.64 GW of both traditional and renewable energy capacitiesþ
Kazakhstan plans to expand its rare metals sector in 2026, launching new gallium and refined antimony production lines.
Kazakhstan is stepping up efforts to deepen localization in its rapidly growing automotive industry. New production facilities and component projects are expected to strengthen the domestic manufacturing base.
In 2025, Italy and China emerged as the prime destinations for Kazakhstan’s exports, making up 19.8% and 19.2% of the total export volumes, respectively.
Trade relations between Kazakhstan and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) remained a cornerstone of the country's foreign economic policy.
The industrial sector continued to dominate Kazakhstan’s investment landscape in January 2026, capturing 50.1% of all fixed capital investments.
Kazakhstan’s investment landscape kicked off the year on the right foot, fueled by the private sector stepping up and industrial growth taking center stage.
Kazakhstan’s postal and courier market faced a slowdown at the start of the year. The decline reflects changing demand patterns in logistics and delivery services.
Communication service providers in Kazakhstan’s Almaty and Astana generated the bulk of sector revenues in January 2026.
Kazakhstan’s budget performance in the past year reflects stronger revenue collection alongside rising social spending.
Kazakhstan’s communication sector continues to demonstrate steady expansion at the beginning of the year. Growth is driven primarily by internet and mobile services, strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.
Kazakhstan facilitated the movement of 157.6 million passengers in January 2026, reflecting a 10.1% increase relative to January 2025.
The largest volumes of gold bar sales were recorded in Almaty, followed by Astana and Shymkent.
The PFA lays the groundwork for AIIB to get the ball rolling on financing projects that have the government's stamp of approval in the country.
Estonian Railways (Eesti Raudtee) sees significant potential in usage of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) for developing transit logistics with Kazakhstan.
In December 2025, Kazakhstan processed about 1,390 outbound money transfers to Tajikistan through international money transfer systems (IMTS).
In December 2025, Kazakhstan processed about 3,400 outbound money transfers to Kyrgyzstan through international money transfer systems (IMTS).
KazAgroFinance JSC supplied multiple units of agricultural machinery to farmers in 2025.
In January 2026, the number of registered real estate transactions in Kazakhstan amounted to 27,745. The decline in transactions has been observed across all regions of the country.
Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov has instructed the Ministry of Transport and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) to launch several rail projects by the end of 2026.
In December, Uzbekistan's slice of the pie was 18.4% of the total value of international remittances from Kazakhstan, slipping from the 23.4% share it held in November.
In 2025, KazTransOil took the bull by the horns and transformed a 45-kilometer stretch of the Kalamkas–Karazhanbas–Aktau oil pipeline, from Karazhanbas to Kiyakhty, into a hybrid energy supply powered by solar panels.
In December 2025, Kazakhstan executed a cumulative total of 1,330 outbound remittances via MoneyGram.
Kazakhstan produced a total of 888,800 tons of vegetable oil in 2025. The production capacity of the country's oilseed processing plants now exceeds 5 million tons annually.
In December 2025, Kazakhstan's outbound money transfers through Western Union increased 14.4% compared to November.
In December 2025, Zolotaya Korona accounted for 80.9% of the total value of international remittances sent from Kazakhstan, slipping from the 82.3% share noted in November.
In December 2025, Kazakhstan processed about 159,800 outbound money transfers through international money transfer systems (IMTS).
The decline was observed across its primary segment of debit cards. Credit cards and debit cards with credit limits remained negligible, with almost no cards in circulation in these categories.
The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Pakistan has increased almost twofold.
The number of MasterCard cards in circulation in Kazakhstan reached 14.4 million as of January 1, 2026.
Alatau City’s investment portfolio in Kazakhstan comprises 44 projects. These projects span various sectors including industry, logistics, agribusiness processing, services, and the creative industries.
In 2025, Kazakhstan's manufacturing sector experienced a notable expansion of 6.4%.
The market continues to be dominated by debit cards, which account for 81.3% of the total.
The volume of cargo delivery requests originating from international locations to Kazakhstan submitted on the Freight Exchange ATI.SU experienced a growth of 23% in 2025.
In December 2025, the total value of transactions using payment cards issued by Kazakhstani banks reached 21.1 trillion tenge ($42.11 billion).
The number of transportation requests to foreign countries from Kazakhstan on the Freight Exchange ATI.SU decreased by 24% in 2025.
The overall electricity generation from renewable energy sources (RES) in 2025 amounted to 8.621 billion kWh, a 13.7% increase compared to 2024.
Volume of Kazakhstan's natural gas condensate exports increased by 12% in 11M2025, but the total value of these exports dropped.
Kazakhstan's Samruk-Kazyna fund is tasked with signing contracts for the construction of new combined heat and power plants (CHPs) in Kokshetau, Semey, and Ust-Kamenogorsk by the end of January
Five hydropower plants (HPPs) with a total capacity exceeding 1,000 MW are planned to be included in Kazakhstan’s list of strategic water management and hydraulic structures.
Overall, Kazakhstan exported 69.13 million tons of crude oil and petroleum products between January and November 2025.
Kazakhstan exported 69.13 million tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals in January-November 2025.
Kazakhstan’s retail trade turnover in 2025 amounted to 26.39 trillion tenge (around $51.5 billion).
Volume of Kazakhstan's exports of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals to France rose 7.3% year-on-year in January-November 2025.
The utilization of UnionPay cards for cash withdrawals in Kazakhstan has experienced a significant downturn.
Active usage of UnionPay cards in Kazakhstan has experienced a downward trend, reflecting a decrease in the number of operational debit cards.
Kazakhstan exported 76.032 million tons of crude oil and petroleum products derived from bituminous minerals in 2025.
Kazakhstan exported 1,477 tons of honey in 2025, which is 2.4 times more compared to 603 tons in 2024.
Rail freight turnover between the countries in 2025 increased 15.1 percent year-on-year, mainly driven by rise in exports from Kazakhstan to Tajikistan.
KazTransOil has begun implementing a project to introduce an in-line chloride salt analyzer for continuous real-time oil quality monitoring.
Kazakhstan’s oil production grew mainly due to the expansion of major existing projects, while output from other fields remained stable or declined, Kazenergy says.
The government is implementing a large-scale modernization program that will raise refining capacity from the current 18.4 million tons annually.
Kazakhstan is set to launch a series of projects aimed at replacing imported agricultural products and strengthening local industries.
Rail cargo transportation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan demonstrated strong growth in 2025. The two countries are now focusing on expanding infrastructure capacity and improving logistics coordination to sustain the upward trend.
Kazakhstan’s external trade has shown a steady climb over the past year, even though exports have taken a hit. Imports kept on growing.
Cargo turnover in maritime transport totaled 147.6 million ton-kilometers, a decrease of 8.4% year-on-year.
Israel sees strong potential to support Kazakhstan’s digital and AI development agenda, Ambassador of Israel to Kazakhstan Yoav Bistritsky told Trend.
Kazakhstan will establish a high-tech tungsten deep-processing facility based on the North Katpar and Upper Kairakty deposits under a partnership with U.S. investment firm Cove Capita.
ITC WEST logistics center with a vegetable storage facility of 15,500 tonnes has been launched in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan recorded a surplus in electricity generation in the first quarter of the year, signaling balanced performance across its national power system.
The increase reflects steady growth in external shipments, with notable gains across several key destinations
According to the Kazakh government, Bavaria is one of Germany’s leading economies and currently ranks first among German federal states in trade with Kazakhstan.
The growth was primarily driven by debit cards, which rose to 38.63 million units from 35.4 million in the same period of 2025.
The country has maintained a steady upward trajectory in expanding its green energy infrastructure over the last decade, more than doubling its capacity since 2016.
The volume of freight transportation between Kazakhstan and Russia reached 15.2 million tonnes in the first two months of 2026.
Output in the sector has demonstrated steady growth, increasing from 358,000 tons in 2023 to 619,000 tons in 2025.
Currently, about 3,000 licenses for the exploration of solid mineral resources (SMR) have been issued in Kazakhstan, said Iran Sharkhan, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan.
A 25-company Kazakh trade delegation to Qingdao resulted in $125 million in deals with Chinese partners. Direct B2B meetings to showcase agro-industrial products such as flour, oil and fat, honey, dairy, and confectionery attracted Chinese importers and distributors.
Kazakhstan has reported progress in the construction of the Silleno polyethylene plant in the Atyrau region.