ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 16. In the first seven months of 2025, Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover amounted to $78.2 billion, which is 2.6 percent lower in nominal terms compared to the same period last year.
The data obtained by Trend from the country's Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms indicates that exports fell by 6.4 percent, totaling $43.6 billion, while imports increased by 2.6 percent, reaching $34.6 billion.
The data indicate a negative trend in the country’s export potential, highlighting the need for the economy to diversify production and enter new markets. At the same time, the increase in imports points to continued demand for foreign goods and services, underscoring the need to boost domestic production.
The current situation emphasizes the need to strengthen structural reforms to reduce dependence on external factors and enhance the competitiveness of the national economy
