Kazakhstan-Tajikistan agricultural trade tops $564 million in first nine months of 2026

Agricultural trade between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan exceeded $564 million in January-September 2026, rising 32.5 percent year over year, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Agriculture, as reported by Qazinform News Agency. Kazakhstan's agricultural exports to Tajikistan reached $550.2 million during the period. Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov said farm products account for 40% of total trade turnover between the two countries.

Saparov and Rajabboy Aḥmadzoda, Chairman of Sughd region and First Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan, discussed prospects for cooperation. The meeting took place during Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon's official visit to Kazakhstan. In 2026, Kazakhstan supplied approximately 1.1 million tons of grain to Tajikistan, including around 900,000 tons of wheat.

The two countries plan to sign a roadmap for intensifying agricultural cooperation for 2027-2028. The document will cover trade, crop production, livestock, digitalization and veterinary and phytosanitary safety.