The country with an overgrowing population of 2.7 million shares its land area with countries like Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, China, and Turkmenistan. Kazakhstan has faced numerous changes in its global trade rates in the past few decades and has accounted for an import value of 57 billion US dollars in 2023; a significant increase of 13% from 2022 worth 31.8 billion US dollars.

With its diversifying range of imports and exports industries, the country has recorded a GDP of 192 billion US dollars in 2023 a growth of 5.6% from the previous year. According to the Kazakhstan Trade Data, the country has recorded a global import rank of 47th among all the other top traders with the majority of the economy relying upon its trades.

Summary of the Kazakhstan Import Data

• Global Import Trade Rank – 47th largest importer
• Largest region of import - Machinery and Mechanical appliances
• Import Trade Value of 2023 – 57 billion US dollars
• Top importing company – Tengizchevroil

Valuation of Top 10 Kazakhstan Imports 2023

Despite the tremendous rate of exports from the nation, the country is still importing a wide variety of goods from different top traders to account for domestic needs. According to the Kazakhstan Import Data, the top 10 imports of the nation in 2023 with their valuations are discussed below,

• Machinery and Mechanical appliances – 25 billion US dollars; Trade share – 23%

Machinery and mechanical appliances are the top imported products of the nation in 2023 accounting for a massive share of 23% in its revenue. The valuation of some of the top imported subcategories of machinery and mechanical appliances in 2023 are discussed below,

1. Industrial Machinery – 12 billion US dollars
2. Electrical Machinery – 7 billion US dollars
3. Boilers and Mechanical appliances – 3 billion US dollars
4. Office Machines – 2 billion US dollars
5. Medical Equipment – 1 billion US dollars

• Electrical Machinery and Equipment – 17 billion US dollars; Trade share – 18%

The secondary import of the nation for its domestic necessity is a wide variation of electrical machinery and equipment holding a trade share of 18% in 2023. The import valuation of its sub-categories is discussed below,

1. Electric motors and generators – 10 billion US dollars
2. Electrical transformers – 3 billion US dollars
3. Industrial machinery for processing materials – 2 billion US dollars
4. Electrical switchboards – 700 million US dollars
5. Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits – 800 million US dollars

• Vehicles – 12 billion US dollars; Trade share – 12%

The import of vehicles dominates the other trades and holds the third position of the top imports with a trade share of 12% in the global trade. As per the Kazakhstan Customs Data, the valuation of the subcategories of vehicles imported in 2023 are discussed below,

1. Passenger Cars – 5 billion US dollars
2. Trucks - 3 billion US dollars
3. Buses – 2 billion US dollars
4. Motorcycles – 1.8 billion US dollars
5. Trailers – 1 billion US dollars

• Mineral Fuels – 10 billion US dollars; Trade share – 7%

Valuation of import trades of mineral fuels subcategories in 2023 are discussed below,

1. Crude Oils – 4 billion US dollars
2. Coal – 3 billion US dollars
3. Petroleum Gas – 2 billion US dollars
4. Refined Petroleum Oils – 1 billion US dollars
5. Bituminous coal – 700 million US dollars

• Iron and Steel – 8 billion US dollars; Trade share – 4%

The import trade rates of the subcategories of iron and steel imports in 2023 are discussed below,

1. Flat-Rolled Iron – 4 billion US dollars
2. Iron Ore Concentrates – 3 billion US dollars
3. Semi-Finished Iron – 1 billion US dollars
4. Ferroalloys – 900 million US dollars
5. Rolled Wire Rods – 500 million US dollars

• Plastics and its articles – 7 billion US dollars; Trade share – 2.2%

The subcategories of the plastics and articles imports of Kazakhstan in 2023 are discussed below,

1. Plastic bags and sacks – 3 billion US dollars
2. Plastic containers – 900 million US dollars
3. Tableware and kitchenware – 800 million US dollars
4. Bags – 700 million US dollars
5. Plastic tubes – 600 million US dollars

• Pharmaceuticals – 5 billion US dollars; Trade share – 1.8%

The valuations of pharmaceutical imports in 2023 are

1. Antibiotics – 2 billion US dollars
2. Insulin – 1 billion US dollars
3. Vaccines – 900 million US dollars
4. Therapeutic medicines – 800 million US dollars
5. Diagnostic reagents – 700 million US dollars

• Optical and Medical equipment – 4 billion US dollars; Trade share – 1%

The different categories of optical and medical equipment in 2023 with their trade values are discussed below,

1. Medical and surgical instruments – 2 billion US dollars
2. Diagnostic imaging equipment – 900 million US dollars
3. Ophthalmic instruments – 700 million US dollars
4. Dental instruments – 600 million US dollars
5. Surgical gloves – 500 million US dollars

• Organic Chemicals – 3 billion US dollars; Trade share – 0.9%

The valuations of organic chemicals subcategories in 2023 are discussed below,

1. Acyclic Hydrocarbons – 1 billion US dollars
2. Aromatic Hydrocarbons – 900 million US dollars
3. Alcohols – 800 million US dollars
4. Carboxylic Acids – 700 million US dollars
5. Phenols – 600 million US dollars

• Paper and Paper boards – 2 billion US dollars; Trade share – 0.8%

The valuations of the subcategories of paper and boards in 2023 with a trade share of 0.8% are below,

1. Uncoated Kraft Paper – 900 million US dollars
2. Paperboard – 400 million US dollars
3. Newsprint – 300 million US dollars
4. Writing & Printing Paper – 200 million US dollars
5. Duplex Board – 100 million US dollars

Top Import Partners of Kazakhstan

According to the Kazakhstan Customs Shipment Data, the top 10 import trade partners of the nation in 2023 with which the country generates the maximum of its import revenue are discussed below,

• Russia – Russia holds an import value of 20 billion US dollars.

• China - China holds an import value of 18 billion US dollars.

• Germany - Germany holds an import value of 12 billion US dollars.

• Belarus - Belarus holds an import value of 10 billion US dollars.

• Italy - Italy holds an import value of 9 billion US dollars.

• United States - The United States holds an import value of 8 billion US dollars.

• France - France holds an import value of 7 billion US dollars.

• South Korea - South Korea holds an import value of 6 billion US dollars.

• United Kingdom - The United Kingdom holds an import value of 5 billion US dollars.

• Japan - Japan holds an import value of 4 billion US dollars.

Top 10 Importing Companies of Kazakhstan in 2023

• Tengizchevroil - valuation – 25 billion US dollars
• ArcelorMittal Temirtau – 12 billion US dollars
• Kazzinc – 10 billion US dollars
• Karachaganak Petroleum Operating – 8 billion US dollars
• Kazatomprom – 6 billion US dollars
• KAZ Minerals PLC – 5 billion US dollars
• Kazakhmys Corporation – 4 billion US dollars
• Pakar Energy Ltd – 3 billion US dollars
• EBRD – 2 billion US dollars
• Maersk Line – 1 billion US dollars

FAQ’s

Que. What is the import trade value of Kazakhstan in 2023?
Ans. The import trade value of Kazakhstan in 2023 is 57 billion US dollars.

Que. What is the global import trade rank of Kazakhstan in 2023?
Ans. The global import trade rank of Kazakhstan in 2023 is 47.

Que. Where can you get the detailed trade analysis of Kazakhstan imports in 2023?
Ans. At Import Globals, you can get a detailed trade analysis of Kazakhstan imports in 2023 with values.

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