Kazakhstan predicts a 40% increase in exports to Afghanistan

Published 2024년 4월 25일

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Over the past three years, the volume of exports from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan has seen a steady increase, with rail transportation reaching 2.7 million tons in 2023, which is 14% more than in 2021. This trend is expected to continue with a 40% increase in the coming years and a threefold increase by 2030. This was announced during a meeting between the Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, Serik Zhumangarin and Abdul Ghani Baradar, who expressed mutual interest in transport integration projects in Central and South Asia. Kazakhstan is willing to contribute to the development of the trans-Afghan corridor, including the construction of several railways, which could reduce delivery time and cargo transportation costs.

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Over the past three years, the volume of export transportation from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan has been steadily increasing: in 2023, the volume of transportation by rail amounted to 2.7 million tons, of which 1.5 million tons were flour and grain. This is 14% more than in 2021. The forecast for the coming years is an increase in exports by 40%. At the same time, by 2030, traffic is expected to increase 3 times. Such data and forecasts were announced at a meeting between the Deputy Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan Serik Zhumangarin and Abdul Ghani Baradar, held on April 24. As the press service of the head of government of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported, the parties expressed mutual interest in developing cooperation on transport integration projects in Central and South Asia. In particular, Kazakhstan is ready to participate in the implementation of projects for the development of the ...

Source: Zol