ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 25. In 2025, the volume of grain shipments by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy national company (KTZ) to Uzbekistan rose by 32% compared to 2024, reaching 4.5 million tons, Trend reports citing the company.
Overall, the total freight by KTZ between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan amounted to 32.3 million tons, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. Of this, export shipments grew by 8.5%, reaching 13 million tons.
Last year, KTZ transported a total of 319.9 million tons of goods. This represents a 5.5% increase compared to 2024. The volume of export shipments also rose by 7.1%, hitting 89.2 million tons.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport reported that 14.3 million tons of grain were transported in 2025, reflecting a 31% increase over the 10.8 million tons recorded in 2024. Of this, 11 million tons were exported, a 33% rise, while 3.3 million tons were moved domestically, showing a 26% increase.