In recent years, Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing a strategic course aimed at expanding its non-commodity sector and reducing dependence on raw material exports. These efforts are already yielding tangible results. According to the results for 2024, the country’s non-commodity exports reached USD 40.6 billion, exceeding the planned target of USD 37.7 billion. Of this total, USD 28.8 billion accounted for goods exports and USD 11.8 billion for services.

The national export development operator QazTrade emphasizes that despite the positive dynamics, systematic financial support from the government is essential to further expand non-commodity exports. Such support would enable businesses to scale up operations, enter new markets, and increase the share of high value-added products.

"Expanding the range and structure of Kazakhstan's exports is a key objective for strengthening the country's position in global markets. Kazakhstan seeks to export not only raw materials but also more finished goods, digital solutions, and services. Current efforts focus on several core areas: industrial development including machinery manufacturing, building materials and chemicals; agriculture with an emphasis on meat, grain, and oilseed processing; IT and digital technologies including software exports, outsourcing and fintech; and transport and logistics—developing key routes, ports, and railways, as well as expanding sales markets and finding new trade partners," the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted.

Since 2021, more than 40 business events have been held in 14 countries, and over 2,500 B2B meetings have been organized to establish direct contacts between Kazakhstani exporters and international partners. These initiatives have contributed to market expansion and the signing of lucrative contracts. In 2024 alone, export contracts totaled over USD 1.3 billion. Over the past three years, more than 780 new companies have entered foreign markets, and this number is expected to exceed 1,000 by 2025.

The development of exports of finished goods and services remains a key priority of Kazakhstan’s economic policy. Government support will enable Kazakhstani businesses to enter international markets with greater confidence, strengthen their competitiveness, and develop a sustainable export sector capable of becoming one of the key drivers of national economic growth.