Kazakhstan’s grain shipments to Azerbaijan triple in 2025

By the end of 2025, the volume of grain transported through the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy network exceeded 14.3 million tons, marking a 31% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Grain exports specifically reached 11 million tons, up 33% year-on-year, the highest level recorded in the past 10 years.

Domestic shipments also grew by 26%, surpassing 3.3 million tons. Significant increases were observed in shipments to Central Asian countries: to Kyrgyzstan — doubled, to Tajikistan — up 12%, and to Uzbekistan — up 32%, totaling 6.3 million tons sent to the region.

Shipments to Azerbaijan tripled, while deliveries to Iran rose by 69% and to Afghanistan by 63%. Exports to the Baltic states increased sixfold, exceeding 800,000 tons, and shipments to Black Sea and Baltic ports grew by 49% and 67%, respectively.

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