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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.
Kazakhstan's Exports Diversify with Wolfram, Driven by Chinese Investment
Kazakhstan has added wolfram concentrates to its export portfolio thanks to Chinese investment, but the reliance on raw materials remains a structural challenge for the nation's economy.
Kazakh Companies Gain Access to Eastern European Markets via Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange
Dozens of companies from Kazakhstan have been accredited to trade on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE), expanding their reach into Eastern European markets. The BUCE saw a significant increase in non-resident participation in the past year.
China Restricts High-Frequency Traders’ Access to Exchange Data
China’s securities regulator is requiring brokers to remove client-dedicated servers from exchange data centers, aiming to level the playing field and curb speculative trading by high-frequency traders.
LME Records Surge in Trading Volumes Amidst Global Metal Market Volatility
The London Metal Exchange (LME) experienced record trading volumes in 2025, driven by market turbulence and increased speculative activity, marking a strong recovery from the 2022 nickel crisis.