Central Asia’s trade landscape shifted dramatically in 2025, with China claiming the crown as its biggest partner ever. Official data from China’s Ministry of Commerce credits strategic leadership for this leap, marking a pivotal moment in Eurasian economic synergy.
The numbers are impressive: total goods trade volume reached $106.3 billion, up 12% from last year, with growth accelerating by 6 points. This first-time breach of $100 billion follows five years of unbroken expansion, setting a benchmark for future dealings.
China shipped $71.2 billion in exports—a solid 11% gain—dominated by sophisticated machinery, electronic goods, and tech-driven products. In return, imports hit $35.1 billion, rising 14%, enriched by varied sectors including chemicals, metals, and agriculture that go beyond raw materials.
Dynamic models are driving efficiency. Border e-commerce is on fire, complemented by smarter warehousing, logistics, and payment networks now fully operational. The inaugural China-Central Asia forum in Nanjing is turbocharging Silk Road e-commerce as a key enabler.
Investment fused with trade under Belt and Road is yielding big wins. High-impact projects in equipment, sustainable mining, and agri-tech are fast-tracking, upgrading industries in Central Asia and amplifying trade flows from China.
These developments herald a era of mutual advancement, where innovation and cooperation unlock vast potential. As shares in China’s foreign trade portfolio grow, the region braces for transformative prosperity.