Between January and November 2023, over 170,000 tons of grain products were exported from the region, which was five times higher than the previous year. Kazakhstan became the main importer of Kuzbass grain, accounting for 33% of all shipments, while China was in second place with 32.8%. Other countries, including North Korea, Turkmenistan, and various European countries, also import grain products from Kuzbass. The most commonly shipped products to Kazakhstan are wheat, wheat bran, rapeseed, dried lentils, semolina, and soybean cake, while rapeseed, barley, wheat flour, dried peas, flax seeds, and oats are often sent to China.