Kazakhstan-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.57B total volume •Kazakhstan surplus: $1.44B

KazakhstanTürkiye

$4.51B

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeKazakhstan

$3.07B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.44B

Surplus for Kazakhstan

Total Trade

$7.57B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. Green line shows exports from Kazakhstan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Kazakhstan-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

KazakhstanTürkiye Exports

$4.51B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
46.6% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$2.10B
46.6% of exports
2Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$741.10M
16.4% of exports
3Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$460.35M
10.2% of exports
4Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1
$219.79M
4.9% of exports
5Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$159.95M
3.5% of exports
6Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711
$154.41M
3.4% of exports
7Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc
$116.23M
2.6% of exports
8Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$77.44M
1.7% of exports
9Lead: unwrought, refined
$63.16M
1.4% of exports
10Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$50.18M
1.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Kazakhstan's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeKazakhstan Imports

$3.07B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
3.2% concentration
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$96.93M
3.2% of imports
2Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703
$89.69M
2.9% of imports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$54.38M
1.8% of imports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$45.51M
1.5% of imports
5T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$43.91M
1.4% of imports
6Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$43.61M
1.4% of imports
7Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$42.99M
1.4% of imports
8Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$37.22M
1.2% of imports
9Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$34.22M
1.1% of imports
10Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton
$25.23M
0.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Kazakhstan's import pattern from Türkiye reveals strategic sourcingin vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Kazakhstan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $7.57B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Kazakhstan-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.57 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Kazakhstan maintains a surplus of $1.44 billion
  • Export Focus: Kazakhstan's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $7.57B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Kazakhstan leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Kazakhstan's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.57B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.57B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $7.57 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Kazakhstan's trade surplus of $1.44 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $7.57 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Kazakhstan, with exports exceeding importsby $1.44 billion.

Export Strengths

Kazakhstan's exports to Türkiye total $4.51 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $2.10B or46.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $3.07 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, with Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc comprising3.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Kazakhstan's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023