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Kazakhstan Reduces Wheat Planting by 125,000 Hectares in 2026 Agricultural Strategy
Kazakhstan's government has approved a 2026 agricultural plan prioritizing non-wheat crops, including a 125,000-hectare reduction in wheat planting amid strategic shifts toward drought-resistant crops.
Kazakhstan Shifts Export Focus to Wheat Amid Declining Flour Market Share
Kazakhstan's growing wheat exports and stagnant flour shipments threaten agri-sector competitiveness, with experts warning of economic risks as neighboring countries capitalize on grain processing opportunities.
Kazakhstan Expands Global Trade While Trade with EAEU Declines
Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover reached $143.9 billion in 2025, with declining trade with EAEU partners and growing ties with China and Italy.
Kazakhstan Exports Rice to Belgium via Middle Corridor at Lower Cost Than Transit Through Russia
A pilot shipment of broken rice from Kazakhstan reached Belgium through the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route, demonstrating lower freight costs compared with the traditional northern corridor via Russia.
Container Train with Feed Flour Dispatched from Kazakhstan to China
A container train carrying 12,300 tonnes of feed flour was dispatched from Kazakhstan to China under a cooperation agreement signed in October 2025.
China Coal Production Growth Hits Decade Low at 0.7% for 2026, Imports to Shrink Further
China's coal production growth will slow to just 0.7% in 2026, the weakest annual expansion in a decade, while imports are projected to dropbauer 5.1% amidсут Indonesian policy changes.
Kazakhstan Cuts Oil Supplies to OECD Europe but Remains Among Top Suppliers
Kazakhstan reduced crude oil shipments to OECD Europe in August but remains a top-three supplier alongside US and Libya, while increasing its November production by 36,000 bpd amid broader price declines.
Kazakhstan Railways and Russian Railways Agree on 2026 Development Priorities
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Russian Railways (RZD) have agreed on joint actions for 2026, following a meeting to review 2025 performance. Freight volumes between the two countries increased by 3.5% in 2025.
Kazakhstan's Trade Resilience in 2025: Uzbekistan Steps Up as Oil Prices Fall
Despite a significant drop in global oil prices, Kazakhstan maintained its foreign trade turnover in 2025, largely due to increased trade with Uzbekistan and diversification of export markets.