Kazakhstan is aiming to increase non-resource exports to US$52 billion by 2030 as part of a broad strategy to expand international trade and attract long-term investment, as reported by the
official website of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the target during a plenary meeting of the Bern Union, where he presented Kazakhstan’s plans to expand export capacity, modernise infrastructure and deepen economic cooperation with international partners.
Bektenov stated that Kazakhstan continues to implement large-scale political and economic reforms under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, with particular emphasis on improving the business climate and strengthening the country’s role as a key economic hub in Central Asia.
According to the Prime Minister, Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover reached US$144 billion in 2025, while exports from the country are now delivered to 127 international markets. The range of export products has also expanded significantly, approaching 4,000 active trade categories.
Bektenov stressed that achieving the 2030 export target will depend on expanding transport connectivity and strengthening strategic trade routes. A central role in this effort is being assigned to the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, where major infrastructure projects are underway to enhance transcontinental cargo flows and improve regional economic integration.
Kazakhstan is also broadening its network of free trade agreements and strengthening economic partnerships across Asia, the Middle East and other emerging markets as part of its long-term trade policy strategy.
The Prime Minister highlighted digital transformation as another priority area for competitiveness. He noted that the national Digital Qazaqstan strategy is focused on accelerating artificial intelligence development and creating modern digital infrastructure capable of supporting innovation and high-value industries.
During the forum, Bektenov invited international partners to participate in strategic investment initiatives across Kazakhstan, noting that national development institutions are consolidating financing, insurance, and guarantee mechanisms into a unified support system designed to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs.