Kazakhstan is returning to the Mongolian market with a business mission for the first time in the last seven years. This is not just another business trip; it is a signal of a reassembly of export strategy and a search for new points for non-resource exports.

The trade and economic mission will take place in Ulaanbaatar with the participation of the Ministry of Trade and Integration and the national operator QazTrade. The delegation includes Kazakh companies from various sectors, from agribusiness to pharmaceuticals and industry.  

Why Mongolia?

At first glance, the Mongolian market may seem small. However, it is precisely such markets that are becoming a priority for Kazakhstan today; the most important thing here is understandable logistics. Kazakhstan also meets Mongolia's key needs such as food, construction, fuel, and equipment.  

By the end of 2025, trade turnover between the countries exceeded $133 million, with Kazakhstan's exports amounting to $123 million. According to QazTrade estimates, in the medium term, trade volume could grow almost fourfold, reaching up to $500 million.  

Export Without Raw Materials

About 90% of Kazakhstan's exports to Mongolia are finished products. Mongolia buys from us what is needed every day. This includes flour and grain, oil, sweets and beverages, as well as construction materials, metal, and fuel. Separate demand remains for mining equipment, chemical products, and packaging. 

Who is Entering the Market

The trade mission includes Kazakh companies with full export readiness. QazTrade has preliminarily conducted market analysis and worked out potential areas of cooperation. The delegation includes producers of food and beverages, construction materials, and medical equipment.

This is not about negotiations "for the future," but about the direct entry of businesses into the market with ready-made offers.

Agrarian and Industrial Alliance

Kazakhstan's strength is the processing and export of grain. Just last year, the country harvested a record crop of 27.1 million tons.  Mongolia, in turn, has a developed livestock sector. This creates a basis for complementary cooperation, from the supply of raw materials to joint processing and entry into third markets.

"This business mission for Kazakhstan is not a one-time trip. We will continue to work systematically. We view Mongolia not just as a sales market, but as a full-fledged partner. There is potential here for building supply chains and production cooperation," noted Aitmukhamed Aldazharov, General Director of QazTrade.  

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1184185?lang=kk