Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan participated in the international conference Chinese Grains & Oils Congress
The joint stock company “Kazakhstan Export Credit Agency” (ECA) took part in the second international Chinese Grains & Oils Congress held in Shanghai. The forum brought together more than 250 delegates, including representatives of government bodies, industry associations, and leading companies from the agro-industrial sector of Kazakhstan, China, Central Asia, Europe, and South America.
During the session dedicated to investment and trade cooperation, ECA’s regional director in China, Zhaoqiang Liu, presented export credit support instruments for Kazakhstan’s non-resource exports. Particular attention was given to financial tools aimed at mitigating risks in cross-border transactions and stimulating investment in the agro-processing sector of Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex.
Key export support instruments presented to conference participants included:
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Advance payment insurance: protection for importers against the risk of non-performance of delivery obligations;
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Trade credit insurance: expansion of bank financing opportunities for export transactions from Kazakhstan;
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Project finance insurance: support for long-term investment projects aimed at establishing joint processing enterprises in Kazakhstan.
The relevance of these instruments is confirmed by the steady growth of mutual trade in the agricultural sector. According to the National Oilseed Processors Association, in the first 9 months of 2025, exports of Kazakh agricultural products to China increased by 22%, reaching USD 908.3 million.
The most notable growth was observed in high value-added and processing segments. In particular, exports of sunflower meal increased 2.6 times, oilseed flax grew by 89%, sunflower seeds by 47%, and sunflower oil by 6%. The total export volume of these products exceeded 560 thousand tons. In addition, exports of feed flour demonstrated significant growth, exceeding 2 million tons in absolute terms.
It is worth noting that a joint program between the Kazakhstan Export Credit Agency and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan is currently in place to support domestic producers of oil and fat products. The program includes pre-export financing and is aimed at forward procurement of oilseeds based on existing export contracts.
The implementation of this program will contribute to increased production volumes and enhance the competitiveness of Kazakh producers in international markets. In turn, this will promote the sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex and ensure stability for farmers through consistent demand from processing enterprises.
