Turkey and Kazakhstan share deep historical and cultural ties, which have fostered strong economic relations, particularly in trade.
Both countries are key partners and have been working to significantly increase their bilateral trade volume, with a target of reaching $10 billion.
Overall Trade Dynamics
- In 2022, the trade volume between Turkey and Kazakhstan reached a record of $6.3 billion.
- Kazakhstan is a significant import partner for Turkey, while Turkey’s exports to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, have seen substantial growth.
- Turkey generally has a positive trade balance with Central Asia, though historically it has a negative trade balance specifically with Kazakhstan.
- Trade agreements, such as the currency swap agreement signed in April 2025, aim to simplify mutual settlements, reduce currency risks, and boost trade.
- There are numerous bilateral agreements covering various sectors such as transportation, machinery, chemicals, energy, and mining.
Main Export Products from Turkey to Kazakhstan
Turkey’s exports to Kazakhstan are diverse and include both industrial and light industry goods, as well as food products.
Key categories include:
- Machinery and Equipment: This is a significant export category, including nuclear reactors and boilers.
- Vehicles and Parts: Cars and vehicle bodies are notable exports.
- Textiles and Apparel: This includes knitted and non-knitted clothing (e.g., jerseys, pullovers, suits), as well as bedding, carpets, and other textile floor coverings.
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- Plastics and Plastic Products
- Iron and Steel Articles
- Mineral Fuels and Oils
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Food Products: Such as sunflower seeds and citrus fruits (oranges, mandarins, lemons).
- Furniture, Lighting, and Prefabricated Buildings
- Soaps, Lubricants, and Waxes
Main Import Products by Turkey from Kazakhstan
Turkey primarily imports raw materials and commodities from Kazakhstan, leveraging Kazakhstan’s rich natural resources.
The main imports include:
- Mineral Fuels and Oils: Crude petroleum and other distillation products are the most significant imports. Kazakhstan’s economy is heavily reliant on oil and gas exports.
- Metals: This includes:
- Copper (refined copper, copper ores and concentrates)
- Aluminum
- Iron and Steel
- Zinc
- Lead
- Precious stones and metals (including gold)
- Ores, Slag, and Ash
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Agricultural Products: Cereals (like wheat) and legumes (peas, lentils), as well as edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.
- Cotton
In essence, Turkey exports a range of manufactured goods and some agricultural products to Kazakhstan, while importing primarily raw materials and energy resources from Kazakhstan.
This complementary trade structure is a basis for their ongoing economic cooperation.
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