China–Kazakhstan Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Kazakhstan trade reached $43.3B in January–September 2026, +22.0% year on year. China exported $25.1B and imported $18.2B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Kazakhstan
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $4.5B | 18.1% | +20.8% | $5.1B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $4.3B | 17.1% | +22.2% | $5.0B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $2.8B | 11.3% | +14.1% | $3.4B |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $1.6B | 6.5% | -24.4% | $2.5B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $1.2B | 4.8% | -0.6% | $2.2B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $1.2B | 4.8% | +31.6% | $1.2B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $967M | 3.9% | -33.4% | $1.7B |
| HS 64Footwear | $900M | 3.6% | +5.4% | $984M |
| HS 95Toys, games and sports equipment | $697M | 2.8% | +24.5% | $749M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $678M | 2.7% | +25.6% | $723M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $2.2B | 8.8% | +14.8% | $2.9B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $847M | 3.4% | +71.4% | $640M |
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $667M | 2.7% | +3.8% | $753M |
| HS 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles | $573M | 2.3% | -37.9% | $1.0B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $570M | 2.3% | +16.5% | $703M |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $467M | 1.9% | -2.4% | $646M |
| HS 9503Toys and games | $433M | 1.7% | +37.2% | $442M |
| HS 8429Self-propelled bulldozers, excavators | $388M | 1.6% | +13.7% | $443M |
| HS 9405Lamps and lighting fittings | $380M | 1.5% | +38.5% | $372M |
| HS 7308Steel structures and structural parts | $351M | 1.4% | +53.6% | $331M |
Top China Imports from Kazakhstan
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $5.8B | 31.7% | +73.2% | $5.0B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $2.9B | 15.8% | +114.0% | $1.9B |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $2.8B | 15.1% | +5.3% | $3.4B |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $1.8B | 9.6% | -2.4% | $2.4B |
| HS 74Copper | $1.6B | 9.0% | +3.7% | $2.2B |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $1.0B | 5.5% | +5.4% | $1.3B |
| HS 23Food residues and animal feed | $804M | 4.4% | +53.3% | $730M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $342M | 1.9% | +22.2% | $579M |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $260M | 1.4% | +113.7% | $199M |
| HS 15Fats and oils | $179M | 1.0% | +17.9% | $224M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2603Copper ores and concentrates | $3.6B | 19.8% | +55.9% | $3.4B |
| HS 7108Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder | $2.6B | 14.0% | +89.8% | $1.9B |
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $1.7B | 9.6% | +7.7% | $2.1B |
| HS 2844Radioactive elements, isotopes and compounds | $1.7B | 9.4% | -3.1% | $2.4B |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $1.6B | 8.9% | +3.4% | $2.2B |
| HS 7202Ferro-alloys | $1.0B | 5.6% | +5.6% | $1.3B |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $836M | 4.6% | -3.9% | $1.2B |
| HS 2302Bran, sharps and milling residues | $749M | 4.1% | +48.5% | $699M |
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $669M | 3.7% | +204.7% | $403M |
| HS 2601Iron ores and concentrates | $510M | 2.8% | +26.2% | $550M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Kazakhstan
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
532 products qualify
- 1 Parts and accessories, for tractors, motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, motor vehicles for the transport of goods and special purpose motor vehicles, n.e.s.HS 870899 Exports$421M Increase+$247M YoY+142%
- 2 Diesel-electric locomotivesHS 860210 Exports$312M Increase+$234M YoY+301%
- 3 Tools of two or more of the headings 82.02 to 82.05, put up in sets for retail sale.HS 820600 Exports$221M Increase+$210M YoY+2,046%
- 4 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel, n.e.s. (excluding bridges and bridge-sections, towers and lattice masts, doors and windows and their frames, thresholds for doors, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit-propping)HS 730890 Exports$291M Increase+$126M YoY+76%
- 5 Articles of low value in simplified customs proceduresHS 980400 Exports$182M Increase+$125M YoY+217%
- 6 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow, other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10 and plug-in hybrids)HS 870340 Exports$129M Increase+$114M YoY+747%
China–Kazakhstan Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $25.1B | $18.2B | $43.3B | +$6.8B | +22.0% | No. 31 |
| 2025 (full year) | $29.7B | $19.2B | $48.8B | +$10.5B | +11.3% | No. 31 |
| 2024 (full year) | $28.0B | $15.9B | $43.9B | +$12.0B | +6.9% | No. 31 |
| 2023 (full year) | $24.7B | $16.3B | $41.0B | +$8.3B | +32.3% | No. 32 |
| 2022 (full year) | $16.2B | $14.9B | $31.0B | +$1.3B | +23.9% | No. 36 |
| 2021 (full year) | $13.8B | $11.3B | $25.0B | +$2.5B | +16.4% | No. 37 |
| 2020 (full year) | $11.7B | $9.8B | $21.5B | +$1.9B | -2.3% | No. 34 |
| 2019 (full year) | $12.7B | $9.3B | $22.0B | +$3.5B | +10.7% | No. 36 |
| 2018 (full year) | $11.4B | $8.5B | $19.9B | +$2.8B | — | No. 37 |
About China–Kazakhstan trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Kazakhstan in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Kazakhstan goods trade totaled $43.3B: China exported $25.1B and imported $18.2B, a China trade surplus of $6.8B (+22.0% vs the same months of 2025). Kazakhstan ranked No. 31 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Kazakhstan in 2025?
In 2025, China–Kazakhstan goods trade totaled $48.8B: China exported $29.7B and imported $19.2B, a China trade surplus of $10.5B (+11.3% vs 2024). Kazakhstan ranked No. 31 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Kazakhstan in 2024?
In 2024, China–Kazakhstan goods trade totaled $43.9B: China exported $28.0B and imported $15.9B, a China trade surplus of $12.0B (+6.9% vs 2023). Kazakhstan ranked No. 31 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Kazakhstan?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Kazakhstan by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $4.5B, 18.1% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $4.3B, 17.1% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $2.8B, 11.3% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $2.2B); Parts for motor vehicles (HS 8708, $847M); Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $667M).
What does China export to Kazakhstan in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Kazakhstan by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $5.1B, 17.1% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $5.0B, 16.7% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $3.4B, 11.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $2.9B); Steel springs and spring leaves (HS 7320, $1.1B); Women's or girls' suits, ensembles (HS 6204, $1.0B).
What does China import from Kazakhstan?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Kazakhstan by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $5.8B, 31.7% of the total); Precious stones, metals and jewellery (HS 71, $2.9B, 15.8% of the total); Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $2.8B, 15.1% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Copper ores and concentrates (HS 2603, $3.6B); Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder (HS 7108, $2.6B); Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $1.7B).
What is China’s trade balance with Kazakhstan?
China's goods trade balance with Kazakhstan was +$6.8B in January–September 2026, compared with +$8.3B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$10.5B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Kazakhstan bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/kazakhstan/, accessed 2026-11-10.