Crude oil exports from West Kazakhstan region change destinations amid contracting trade

04.09.2026

Trade turnover of the West Kazakhstan region declined by 17.5 per cent to 3.32 billion dollars in the first half of 2026, while the province shifts its crude oil export destinations. Exports over January to June reached 2.93 billion dollars, contracting by 14.9 per cent. Imports dropped by 33.1 per...