Kazakhstan Records Largest Presence at Shanghai Import Expo 2025
The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai, featuring 4,100 companies from 155 countries and drawing more than 449,000 professional visitors, according to Kazinform News Agency citing Kazakhstan's Trade and Integration Ministry.
Kazakhstan’s Largest Delegation
Over 100 Kazakh producers, the biggest delegation from the country so far, participated in this year’s exhibition.
Trade Growth and Export Opportunities
Arman Shakkaliyev, Kazakhstan’s Trade and Integration Minister, highlighted that the expo serves as a key platform unlocking export potentials for local manufacturers and connecting Kazakhstan not only with China but also with other global markets.
"Kazakhstan–China trade volume nearly doubled in five years, reaching 30.2 billion US dollars by 2024."
Kazakhstan’s exports to China have also doubled during this period.
Contracts and Future Agreements
According to QazTrade, contracts signed at previous CIIE events amounted to 306.5 million US dollars. In 2023-2024, multiple agreements covered supplies of vegetable oils, meat, dry camel milk, juices, and purees.
This year, Kazakhstan aims to secure new long-term contracts for agricultural and food products, targeting markets in China, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf region.
Digital Trade Development
QazTrade and Shenzhen’s Optimize Integration Group (OIG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop digital trade platforms, enhance promotion of Kazakh food and agricultural products in China, and improve logistics, branding, and payment systems.
Author's summary: Kazakhstan demonstrates strong export growth and market expansion at CIIE 2025, strengthening trade ties with China and opening new opportunities in Asia and the Gulf through strategic partnerships and digital innovation.