BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 28. Kazakhstan’s
transport and logistics sector continues to post positive growth
from January through August 2026, with railway transportation of
grain and coal making the main contribution to the increase in
freight traffic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National
Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a government meeting, the
government’s press service reported.


"Railway transportation of grain reached 13.6 million tons, an
increase of 3 million tons, while coal transportation rose by 1.1
million tons and iron ore transportation by 2.8 million tons. The
sector’s growth is also supported by stable volumes of oil and gas
transportation and the implementation of infrastructure projects",
the government said.


Trade continues to make a significant contribution to
Kazakhstan’s economic growth. The physical volume index of trade
stood at 106% in January-August, while trade turnover reached 51.5
trillion tenge (about $116.55 billion).


Sustainable growth is expected to continue in the nine months of
2026. Wholesale trade accounted for the largest share, with
turnover reaching 34.7 trillion tenge (about $78.53 billion),
supported by increased trade in metallurgical products, grain and
fuel.


Retail trade turnover reached 17 trillion tenge (about $38.47
billion), with the highest growth rates recorded in food
products.


The meeting also addressed the development of trade in the
regions. Zhumangarin instructed akims to ensure the effective
implementation of regional roadmaps for trade development in line
with the instructions of the Prime Minister.







In the agricultural sector, stable growth is expected in
January-September, with positive dynamics projected to continue
through the end of 2026. Crop production is expected to provide the
main contribution, driven by an increase in the gross harvest of
oilseeds, the harvesting pace of which is ahead of last year’s
level.


In livestock farming, growth is expected to be supported by
higher milk production following the reaching of designed capacity
at newly commissioned modern dairy farms, as well as increased meat
production due to preferential lending for feedlots.


The food industry is also contributing to economic growth.
Positive production dynamics are expected in January-September due
to the commissioning of new capacities and increased output at
existing enterprises.


Zhumangarin emphasized that, as the first three quarters of the
year draw to a close, it is important to ensure the fulfillment of
projected targets across all key sectors.


The conversions were made at the exchange rates of $1 = 441.88
tenge.