ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 20. Kazakhstan
exported 206,092 metric tons of natural gas condensate to
Azerbaijan between January and November 2025, marking a 0.8%
increase from 204,522 tons in the same period of 2024
Data obtained by Trend from the country’s Bureau of National Statistics
shows that the value of the exports totaled $97.1 million, an 11.4%
decline from $109.5 million in 11M2024.
In total, Kazakhstan exported 265,892 metric tons of natural gas
condensate during the January-November 2025 period, a 12% rise from
237,368 tons in 2024. However, the value of these exports fell
slightly to $121.2 million, down 2.7% from $124.5 million in the
same period last year. Exports to Russia stood at 31,637 tons,
Uzbekistan at 24,771 tons, Kyrgyzstan at 433 tons, and other
countries accounting for 2,956 tons.
Kazakhstan is a key player in the Eurasian natural gas
condensate market, driven by significant reserves from giant fields
such as Karachaganak (2.4 billion barrels), Kashagan, and Tengiz.
In 2025, production is expected to reach 96.2 million tons, up 2.6%
from the previous year.
The Pre-Caspian basin holds geological potential for new
discoveries, and new fields like Rozhkovskoye are enhancing liquid
production. Condensate plays a vital role in energy exports, with
3.8 trillion cubic meters of total gas reserves, including a large
share of associated petroleum gas, increasing the potential for
condensate production.
Kazakhstan's overall foreign trade turnover for the period
reached $128.8 billion, showing a decline of 0.1% compared to the
previous year. Exports totaled $71.14 billion, down 4.2%, while
imports increased by 5.5% to $57.67 billion.
