中国中亚贸易额首破千亿美元 丝路合作再启新程

Core Insights - In 2025, trade between China and the five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) exceeded $106.33 billion, marking a 12.15% year-on-year increase, with exports at $71.25 billion (up 11.02%) and imports at $35.08 billion (up 14.51%) [1][2] Trade Growth and Cooperation - China has become the largest trading partner for Central Asian countries, with trade volume doubling in four years, supported by the China-Central Asia Summit mechanism [2] - The signing of key agreements during the second China-Central Asia Summit has laid a solid foundation for expanding trade [2] - Enhanced cooperation in transportation, logistics, and cross-border payment systems has facilitated the rapid increase in trade volume [2] Product Composition and Market Dynamics - Central Asian countries primarily export energy, minerals, and agricultural products, while China exports mainly electromechanical products, showcasing strong economic complementarity [3] - Electromechanical products account for about 60% of China's exports to Central Asia, with lithium battery exports doubling over three years, indicating a growing market share for "new three samples" products [3] Investment Trends - China has become a major source of investment in Central Asia, with significant projects in renewable energy, such as Kazakhstan's solar and storage project and Uzbekistan's wind power project [4] - Chinese companies are increasingly investing in high-tech and high-value-added products, contributing to the green and low-carbon transition in Central Asian economies [5] Future Outlook - Central Asian countries are expected to continue large-scale infrastructure upgrades and attract foreign investment in energy, minerals, and agriculture, aiming to enhance product value [6] - The establishment of manufacturing facilities by Chinese companies in Central Asia is expected to fill industrial gaps and promote local industry upgrades [6] - The growth in trade between China and Central Asia is seen as a means to share development benefits among all countries involved, reinforcing cooperation and mutual growth [6]