Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Pakistan is showing strong growth.
According to the Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration, bilateral trade
exceeded $100 million over the 11 months of last year, double the figure
recorded during the same period of 2024. Kazakhstan’s exports increased
fivefold, reaching $56 million. Oil accounts for the vast majority of exports,
making up 94% of supplies to Pakistan. Other export items include grains and
oats, while imports from Pakistan consist of potatoes, pharmaceuticals, and
knitwear.
The two countries also intend to strengthen cooperation in logistics and transit. In particular, Kazakhstan would gain direct access to the sea via Gwadar Port and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), opening up access to global trade routes. According to Central Asia expert Sarwat Rauf, Head of the Department of International Relations at Pakistan’s National University of Modern Languages, both countries are seeking to strengthen their roles as transport and logistics hubs. In this context, the Astana-Islamabad link is becoming a key one in the sector.
«It is possible to avail
the opportunity that this Silk Road Economic Belt, which is already in action, is effective now. So, you
can see that it is possible through Kyrgyzstan’s route to enter China. For Pakistan, we can also avail
this opportunity, the Silk Road Economic Belt. It is not only benefiting these
countries, Central Asian countries, but is also beneficial for
Pakistan,» Rauf said.
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