Trade and Economic Cooperation
Trade turnover between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Mongolia amounted to USD 123.9 million in 2024 (-6.7%). Exports amounted to USD 120.1 million -3.3%), while imports amounted to USD 3.8 million (-56.3%).
In 2025, trade turnover between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Mongolia amounted to USD 133.5 million (+7.7%), including exports of USD 123 million (+2.4%) and imports of USD 10.5 million (+176.3%).
In the first half of 2026, trade turnover amounted to USD 59.1 million (-7.4%), including exports of USD 57.0 million (-8.0%) and imports of USD 2.1 million (+12.0%).
Exports from the Republic of Kazakhstan: tobacco products, bread and flour confectionery products, computing machines, extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee, tea, chocolate and other prepared food products packaged for retail sale.
Imports into the Republic of Kazakhstan: horse meat, potatoes, cashmere products, hosiery, other food products, footwear with uppers of textile materials, knitted sweaters, pullovers, cardigans and waistcoats.
On 24-27 April 2023, representatives of the Akimat of Kyzylorda Region visited Mongolia to exchange experience in the field of light industry, including the processing of cattle hides and leather.
On 29 April - 2 May 2024, a Kazakhstani delegation headed by K. Toleushin, First Vice-Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to Ulaanbaatar.
As part of the visit, negotiations were held with N. Uchral, Minister of Digital Development and Communications, a business forum was held with the participation of heads of companies operating in the field of digitalization, as well as business meetings.
Following the visit, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Kazakhstani JSC National Information Technologies and the Agency for Regulation of Digital Services of Mongolia.
On 28 October 2024, within the framework of the state visit of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev to Mongolia, a meeting was held between J. Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, and Ts. Baatarkhuu, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications.
On 23-25 February 2025, E. Nysanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to Mongolia
On 22-27 April 2025, E. Taszhurekov, Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to study Mongolian experience in the field of hide and wool processing.
On 18-19 March 2026, a trade and economic mission was held in Ulaanbaatar with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC QazTrade and the business communities of the two countries.
On 21 April 2026, the Kazakhstan-Mongolia Business Forum was held in Astana with the participation of representatives of government bodies and business circles of the two countries.
On 17-19 June 2026, a Kazakhstani delegation headed by A. Bizhanova, First Vice-Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid a working visit to Mongolia.
On 22 July 2026, the Interim Trade Agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia entered into force, providing for the elimination and reduction of import customs duties on 367 tariff subheadings for each party.
The Kazakhstan-Mongolia Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade and Economic, Scientific and Technical, and Cultural Cooperation is operating effectively; 10th anniversary meeting was held on 1-2 October 2026 in Astana.
Co-Chairs of the IGC: from the Kazakh side – Minister of Agriculture A. Sapаrov (since December 2024), from the Mongolian side – Deputy Prime Minister N. Nomtoibayar (since April 2026).
On 12 September 2024, the Kazakhstan-Mongolia Business Council (BC) was established, the 1st meeting of the BC was held on 28 October 2024 in Ulaanbaatar, and the 2nd meeting was held on 5 September 2025 in Astana.
Air Services
An Intergovernmental Agreement on Air Services has been in force since 1992, within the framework of which a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in 2014 between the Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia.
Since 2 June 2026, a regular direct air service between Astana and Ulaanbaatar has been launched, operated by SCAT Airlines with a frequency of 2 flights per week.
Since 28 September 2020, the Mongolian airline Hunnu Air has operated air services on the Ulaanbaatar - Almaty route (currently, 3 regular flights per week are operated).
Since 1995, an Agreement on Mutual Travel of Citizens has been in force, providing for visa-free travel for up to 90 days.