From 2020 to 2024, trade between China and the Central Asian countries increased 2.8 times, reaching $66.2 billion, Asials.ru portal reported, citing analytical materials from the Eurasian Development Bank.
About 60% of the mutual trade volume comes from Chinese goods supplied to the region, indicating a persistent imbalance in the trade structure.
Kazakhstan leads in trade volume — $30.1 billion (46% of the total). It is followed by Uzbekistan — $18 billion (27%) and Turkmenistan — $10.6 billion (16%).
China’s share in the total foreign trade of the Central Asian countries grew from 17.7% in 2020 to 24.1% in 2024, reflecting Beijing’s increasing economic influence.
Turkmenistan remains the most dependent on Chinese trade, with China accounting for 55% of its foreign trade turnover. It is followed by Kyrgyzstan (35%) and Tajikistan. For Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this figure is in the range of 20–22%.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
August 13, 2025