Kazakh businesses have signed agreements with Chinese partners to supply feed meal, oilseeds, and other agricultural products worth approximately $125 million, according to the APK News agency.
A Kazakh delegation paid an official visit to China. Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev participated in the "Export to China – SCO Selection" forum, which has become a key platform for promoting Kazakh exports to the Chinese market.
"Following the trade and economic mission, Kazakh companies reached agreements with Chinese partners totaling $125 million," the Ministry of Trade reported.
Shandong Province is one of China's largest economic regions, with a developed industrial base and a capacious consumer market. According to QazTrade, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Shandong is expected to reach $2.2 billion by the end of 2025, an increase of more than 40%.
More than 25 Kazakhstani companies participated in the mission. The focus was on direct B2B meetings with Chinese importers and distributors.
The Kazakh side presented agricultural and deep-processed products. Flour, oil and fat products, honey, dairy products, and confectionery products attracted strong interest from Chinese businesses.
During the visit, Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliyev, held meetings with the leadership of Shandong Province and business representatives. The discussion focused on expanding supplies and moving from negotiations to specific contracts. Industrial cooperation was also touched upon. The minister visited the production sites of Haier, one of the world's largest manufacturers of household appliances.
China has declared 2026 the year of Kazakh imports. Kazakhstan has declared it the year of exports to China. Against this backdrop, the trade and economic mission to Qingdao was a practical step toward expanding supplies. It was organized by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with QazTrade, Kazakhstan's single operator for export development.