In 2025, Kazakhstan is actively increasing its export of agricultural products to China. In the first five months of the year, shipments increased by 35–36% and reached 513 million dollars, a significant growth compared to last year. The trade turnover of agricultural products between the countries exceeded 1.4 billion dollars, with exports forming the majority of this volume.
The main export directions include:
Kazakhstan is among the top 3 global exporters of flour — in 2025, about 2 million tons of flour are planned to be supplied to foreign markets, including China.
Prospects and growth points
China is the largest and most promising sales market for Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex. The government of Kazakhstan actively develops cooperation with Chinese state structures and private companies. Memorandums have already been signed on the construction of processing enterprises with the participation of Chinese capital (for example, Dalian and Fufeng Group).
The main export directions include:
- wheat and fodder crops;
- vegetable oils (including sunflower and rapeseed);
- meat of large and small cattle, as well as by-products.
Kazakhstan is among the top 3 global exporters of flour — in 2025, about 2 million tons of flour are planned to be supplied to foreign markets, including China.
Prospects and growth points
China is the largest and most promising sales market for Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex. The government of Kazakhstan actively develops cooperation with Chinese state structures and private companies. Memorandums have already been signed on the construction of processing enterprises with the participation of Chinese capital (for example, Dalian and Fufeng Group).
Financial and payment solutions between Kazakhstan and China
Kazakhstani companies have actively begun integrating payment systems AliPay, WeChat, and UnionPay, allowing businesses and individuals to conveniently transfer funds between countries.
The main current solutions are:
These tools reduce dependence on dollar channels, simplifying settlements between suppliers and Chinese buyers of products.
Opportunities for Kazakhstani companies
The growth of export volumes, opening of new markets for meat, grain and oil, as well as improved payment infrastructure make cooperation with China increasingly attractive. For entrepreneurs, this is a chance to:
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If your business exports products to China, we can help:
The main current solutions are:
- AliPay and WeChat Pay — connected through the Kazakhstan instant payment system, providing instant yuan ↔ tenge transfers;
- UnionPay International — transfers to Chinese cards via mobile apps of Kazakhstani banks, including Bank CenterCredit;
- Bank transfers and "Zolotaya Korona" — alternatives for individual entrepreneurs and individuals.
These tools reduce dependence on dollar channels, simplifying settlements between suppliers and Chinese buyers of products.
Opportunities for Kazakhstani companies
The growth of export volumes, opening of new markets for meat, grain and oil, as well as improved payment infrastructure make cooperation with China increasingly attractive. For entrepreneurs, this is a chance to:
- expand exports without intermediaries;
- receive payments directly from Chinese partners;
- use digital gateways AliPay, WeChat, and UnionPay for convenient settlements.
The company Processing.kz specializes in solutions for international settlements and payment acceptance.
If your business exports products to China, we can help:
- configure payment acceptance from partners;
- ensure transfers through verified payment channels;
- connect payment gateways tailored to your business needs.