Kazakhstan Railways Sets Record Grain Transport Volumes. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Kazakhstan grain exports 2025 soared, with KTZ transporting 3.6 million tons in Q1, up 49%. This milestone marks a five-year peak, boosting the nation’s trade profile.
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Kazakhstan grain exports 2025 soared, with KTZ transporting 3.6 million tons in Q1, up 49%. This milestone marks a five-year peak, boosting the nation’s trade profile.

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Exports to Iran surged elevenfold, while shipments to Baltic countries grew five times in Q1 2025. Additionally, China received 500,000 tons of feed, a 5.5-fold increase.

In March 2025, KTZ loaded 1.2 million tons of grain, a 63% jump from last year. Exports for the month hit 914,000 tons, reflecting a 70% rise.

Shipments to Iran via Aktau and Kuryk ports soared eighteenfold this March alone. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan imports rose sixfold, and Baltic nations saw tenfold growth.

Central Asian countries imported 463,000 tons of grain, up 48% from last year. Afghanistan’s shipments also climbed by 23%, expanding Kazakhstan’s market reach.

Uzbekistan Railways cut transit tariffs by 40% for grain headed to Afghanistan in March. This reduction, equating to savings of about $16 per ton, supports trade.

KTZ officials confirm their fleets and logistics systems can handle these growing volumes efficiently. Consequently, the company sustains its upward trajectory with robust infrastructure.

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The record figures highlight Kazakhstan’s critical role in global grain markets this year. Strong partnerships with neighbors fuel this success and drive economic growth.

Analysts expect continued momentum as KTZ solidifies its status as a transport hub. For example, tariff cuts and better infrastructure enhance delivery to diverse regions.

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These achievements showcase Kazakhstan’s rising influence in agricultural logistics and trade networks. Moreover, they set the stage for further gains throughout 2025.

KTZ’s Q1 performance reflects adaptability in a competitive global market, experts say. As a result, stakeholders foresee even bigger milestones ahead this year.

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