Export & Trade

Kazakhstan's Export Position

Kazakhstan is a substantial net exporter of hydrocarbons. In 2025, the country produced 90.1 million tonnes of oil and gas condensate and exported 73.4 million tonnes — 16.1% more than the previous year. The government’s 2025–2040 refining development concept explicitly targets growing the share of refined product exports to 30% of total output by 2040, with focus markets in China, India, and Central Asia.

KNPZ contributes to this export ambition by offering certified, documented petroleum products that can meet the import requirements of neighbouring markets, particularly in the Central Asian and Russian regional trading space.

Our Export Product Range

  • Diesel fuel — summer, winter, and arctic grades, K4 standard
  • Motor gasoline RON-92 / RON-95
  • Petroleum coke — metallurgical and fuel grade
  • Mazut M-100 — for industrial heating applications
  • Vacuum Gas Oil — as feedstock for downstream processors
  • LPG — propane-butane mixtures

Export Documentation & Compliance

KNPZ prepares comprehensive export documentation packages for international buyers, including:

  • Product quality certificate (conformity with GOST / TR CU standards)
  • Certificate of Origin (issued by Chamber of Commerce of Kazakhstan)
  • Customs declaration documentation
  • Phytosanitary and safety documentation where applicable
  • CMR waybill (road transport) or rail waybill (SMGS) for cross-border shipments
  • Bank-compatible letter of credit and payment documentation support

Target Export Markets

Central Asia

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan — growing fuel import demand with established road and rail access

Russia (border regions)

Cross-border trade under Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) framework — simplified customs procedures

China (via rail)

Rail connection via the Trans-Aral and Trans-Siberian routes — growing demand for petroleum coke and VGO

International traders

CIF/FOB product supply to commodity trading firms for further distribution

Payment & Trade Terms

KNPZ accommodates a range of payment and trade structures for international buyers:

  • Advance payment (100% prepayment for first-time buyers)
  • Letter of Credit (LC) — irrevocable, confirmed by first-class bank
  • Bank guarantee arrangements for established counterparties
  • Standard commodity trade terms: EXW, FOB loading rack, CIF destination
  • Enquiries welcome for deferred payment terms on long-term contract basis